BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 29. Five drones were shot down over the Red Sea on Sunday by the US military, US Central Command (USCENTOM) said, Trend reports.
"Between 1:48 and 2:27 a.m. (Sanaa time), April 28, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) successfully engaged five airborne unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) over the Red Sea," USCENTCOM says.
It is noted that "the UAVs presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels in the region.”
"These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels," U.S. Central Command said.