A US Navy destroyer shot down a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi movement over the southern Red Sea late Sunday, according to Reuters. The incident marked the second reported attack in the same 24-hour period, underscoring the continuing risk to commercial shipping in one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.

The latest interception adds to a pattern of repeated drone and missile launches that have disrupted traffic through the Red Sea and nearby waters. Shipping companies have faced higher security risks and route changes as armed groups in Yemen continue to target vessels in the region.

The Red Sea has become a flashpoint as attacks on commercial and military vessels have drawn responses from US and allied forces. While the Houthi campaign has been framed by its supporters as political pressure, the practical effect has been to heighten danger for civilian crews and global trade.

Sunday's incident comes amid sustained regional tensions and ongoing patrols by US naval forces intended to deter further attacks. Reuters reported that the destroyer intercepted the drone before it could reach its target, with no immediate report of damage or casualties.