Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN)– US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gave a brief overview of target operations American bombers B-2 Sites belonging to the Houthi group in Yemen were hidden under underground fortifications, in a revelation that prompted widespread interaction among activists on social media sites.
Austin said in a statement announcing the bomber strikes B-2“US forces targeted a number of underground Houthi facilities containing various military components of the types that the Houthis have used to target civilian and military vessels throughout the far-flung region, regardless of how how deep it is underground, or how well it is protected or fortified.”
He continued: “It shows how to use the Air Force’s long-range stealth bombers B-2 Spirit America’s global capabilities to act against these targets when necessary as well as anytime and anywhere The Iran-backed Houthis, designated as global terrorists, have attacked recklessly and illegally on American and international ships crossing the Red. Sea and Strait of Bab al-Mandab and Gulf of Aden. Unlawful Houthi attacks continue to disrupt the free flow of international trade, threaten environmental catastrophe, and endanger the lives of innocent civilians and the lives of US and coalition forces. risk participation. “At the direction of President Biden, I authorized these targeted strikes to further reduce the ability of the Houthis to continue their destabilizing behavior and to protect and protect American forces and personnel.” protection in one of the world’s most important waterways.”
He said: “The United States will not hesitate again to act to protect American life and property as well as to prevent attacks against civilians and regional partners, and to protect freedom of navigation and the safety and increased security in these waterways for American ships, coalition ships, and commercial vessels. ready to defend our country.”
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2024-10-17 10:48:00
