American forces, supported by squadron destroyers from the army, led by of the US European Command, destroyed that day and yesterday more than 80 one-way attack drones and at least 6 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel from the territories of Iran and Yemen, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA, referring to a statement from the Central Command of the armed forces forces of the United States (CENTCOM).
Among the targets struck were a ballistic missile still on its mobile launch system and seven unmanned aerial vehicles. They were destroyed on the ground before being sent in the direction of Israel from territory in Yemen controlled by the local Houthi rebels, CENTCOM wrote on the social platform "Ex".
Overnight, Iran attacked Israeli territory with more than 300 drones and missiles in response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus on April 1, which killed senior commanders from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps , Reuters recalls.
"CENTCOM remains steadfast in its support for Israel in defending against these dangerous actions by Iran. We will continue to work together with our regional partners to strengthen local security," the US military said.