U.S. Navy intercepts Houthi drone over the Red Sea, CENTCOM says

U.S. Central Command said American naval forces intercepted a Houthi one-way attack drone over the Red Sea on Saturday afternoon local time. The drone was shot down by sailors aboard the USS Carney, according to the military statement.

CENTCOM did not report any damage or casualties from the incident. The military description identified the aircraft as an attack drone launched from territory controlled by the Houthi movement in Yemen.

The interception comes amid continuing regional tensions that have disrupted shipping lanes in and around the Red Sea. U.S. forces have repeatedly responded to aerial threats in the area as concerns remain high over attacks on commercial and military vessels.

Reuters reported the incident based on the CENTCOM announcement. No additional details were immediately available about the drone's origin or whether the launch was part of a broader wave of activity in the region.