Recently, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released a video of the U.S. military's precision airstrike on the Houthi arsenal in Yemen, showing its strike action against the armed group's important military facilities. The airstrike took place from November 9 to 10. The U.S. military carried out a series of high-precision strikes on multiple arsenals in the area controlled by the Houthis, successfully destroying the advanced weapons stored there.

Multi-target strike: Destroying the Houthi advanced arsenal

According to a statement from the U.S. Central Command, these facilities that were attacked by airstrikes are all located in areas controlled by the Houthis, and a large number of advanced conventional weapons are stored inside. It is reported that the Houthis have repeatedly used these weapons to attack international shipping, especially merchant ships in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Central Command said that the purpose of this operation is to weaken the Houthis' strike capability, thereby reducing the threat to international shipping and allies.

The first combat F-35C stealth fighter and multiple military equipment

In this airstrike, the U.S. military used the F-35C stealth attack fighter for the first time. According to U.S. Department of Defense officials, the F-35C fighter jets took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was deployed in the Gulf of Aden, along with other air force and naval equipment, and participated in the entire airstrike mission. In addition, the U.S. destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG106) and USS Spruance (DDG111) also joined the operation, providing strong firepower support for the strike.

This operation not only hit the ground facilities of the Houthis, but also successfully responded to the Houthis' air attacks. During the airstrike, the U.S. military successfully shot down 8 one-way attack drones (OWA-UAVs), 5 anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs), and 4 anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs) launched by the Houthis, effectively ensuring the safety of U.S. warships and personnel.

Commitment to ensure freedom of navigation and regional stability

The U.S. Central Command pointed out in a statement that the significance of this airstrike is to maintain the security and stability of the Red Sea, the Strait of Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden, and to protect the free passage of U.S. allies and international shipping. The US military stressed that the attacks of the Houthis, supported by Iran, not only threaten the safety of international shipping, but also directly pose a potential threat to the US and coalition forces stationed there. This operation is one of the measures taken by the US military to protect regional security and US interests, and demonstrates its determination to protect regional partners and freedom of shipping.

Strengthening defense: Multi-level military deployment to respond to threats

In recent military operations, the US military not only concentrated its firepower on the Houthis' arsenal, but also strengthened defense in other areas. According to the Central Command, in early November, the US military also carried out retaliatory strikes against Iranian-related armed groups in Syria in response to multiple attacks on US personnel in Syria within 24 hours. These actions reflect the US military's decisive response to threats supported by Iran, while weakening the ability of these armed groups to launch future attacks.

Continuous deterrence and defense: ensuring the safety of US troops and allies

The US military's multiple precision strikes in Yemen and Syria this time demonstrated its defense capabilities in the Middle East and its determination to defend international shipping. In a statement, the Central Command pointed out that the US military will continue to be committed to ensuring the security and stability of the region and take necessary measures to protect the safety of US personnel and regional partners.