They were carefully targeted at launch sites for drones and ballistic missiles to degrade the Houthis capacity to make further attacks on international shipping. At the drone and cruise missile base in Bani, nine buildings were successfully hit. A further three buildings were hit at Abs Airfield, along with a cruise missile launcher caught in the open. The threats to shipping must cease. Illegally detained vessels and crews must be released, and we remain prepared to back our words with actions.

Source: New York Times January 15, 2024 19:44 UTC