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Press Release | March 9, 2024

UPDATE: US and Coalition Defeat Houthi Attack in Red Sea Area

USCENTCOM

March 9, 2024
Release Number 20240309 – 02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. – Following further engagements through the morning, U.S. and Coalition forces downed a total of at least 28 uncrewed aerial vehicles between 4:00 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. (Sanaa time) on March 9.

No U.S. or Coalition Navy vessels were damaged in the attack and there were also no reports by commercial ships of damage.