US launches strikes on rebel-held Yemen

The USS Mason, a guided missile destroyer. Reuters

Washington - Officials haven't provided information on casualties from the US missiles fired early Thursday.

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By AFP/AP

Published: Thu 13 Oct 2016, 8:37 AM

Last updated: Fri 14 Oct 2016, 8:43 AM

The United States on Wednesday bombed three radar sites controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen, the first direct US strike against the group following missile attacks against US warships last week, the Pentagon said in a statement.
The strikes in Houthi-controlled territory on Yemen's Red Sea coast, authorised by President Barack Obama, were conducted with Tomahawk cruise missiles fired by the destroyer USS Nitze, a US official said.
"Initial assessments show the sites were destroyed," the Pentagon said.
Officials haven't provided information on casualties from the US missiles fired early Thursday.  
Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook says in a statement that these were limited self-defense strikes conducted to protect US personnel, ships and freedom of navigation.

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Published: Thu 13 Oct 2016, 8:37 AM

Last updated: Fri 14 Oct 2016, 8:43 AM

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