Pentagon says a warship and commercial ships have come under attack in the Red Sea

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Source: NPR

December 3, 202311:41 AM ET


DUBAI, United Arab Emirate — An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.

"We're aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available," the Pentagon said. The Carney is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.

The British military earlier said there had been a suspected drone attack and explosions in the Red Sea, without elaborating.

The Pentagon did not identify where it believed the fire came from. However, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been launching a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, as well as launching drones and missiles targeting Israel as it wages war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.


Read more: https://www.npr.org/2023/12/03/1216851042/pentagon-says-a-warship-and-commercial-ships-have-come-under-attack-in-the-red-s

[democrank]

1. This is a time for insight, critical thinking and experience

Very difficult times….hoping the Orange Thug will keep his mouth shut for a few days

[Tetrachloride]

2. southeast end of Red Sea

[James48]

3. Update- USS Carney - Aleigh Burke class destroyer involved

Last edited Sun Dec 3, 2023, 04:29 PM - Edit history (2)

And fired in defense. No U.S. casualties.


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Commercial ships came under attack Sunday by drones and missiles in the Red Sea and a U.S. warship there opened fire in self-defense as part of an hourslong assault claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said.

The attack potentially marked a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war as multiple vessels found themselves in the crosshairs of a single Houthi assault for the first time in the conflict.

“We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the Defense Department told The Associated Press.

The Carney is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer that’s already shot down multiple rockets the Houthis have fired toward Israel so far in the war. It wasn’t damaged in the attack and no injuries were reported on board, said a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss early details of a military operation.

The Carney responded after hearing from the Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier Unity Explorer that it was under attack by missile fire, the official said. The Carney shot down two drones during the attack, one in self-defense and another after checking on the Unity Explorer, the official said.

Assessments were still being made on the Unity Explorer.

More:


https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2023-12-03/pentagon-warship-attack-red-sea-12243158.html

[Marthe48]

4. I feel like I'm watching WWIII unfold

Even without watching news every minute, when I tune in to catch up, there's another dangerous situation being reported. I so wish the generations after us didn't have so much to face

[Kennah]

5. We're there. Right now it's sometime between Sep 1, 1939 and Dec 7, 1941

[Permanut]

6. This destroyer veteran salutes the crew of the Carney..

From one of the crew of the
USS Sampson, DDG- 10.