 American forces destroyed over 25 missile launchers belonging to the Houthi rebels. US military forces in collaboration with allies have successfully destroyed over 25 missile launchers belonging to Houthi rebels in Yemen as a result of airstrikes starting from January 11th states Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder. I can tell you that since January 11th we assessed that we've destroyed or degraded over 25 missile launch and deployment facilities more than 20 missiles reported Pentagon representative Patrick Ryder. According to Ryder, the airstrikes conducted by US and Allied aircraft on Houthi group targets in Yemen have proven to be effective. Ryder also noted that the US targeted drone bases, radars, air surveillance equipment and weapon depots during the strikes. On the night of January 12th the United States and United Kingdom launched joint strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. The operation involved both aircraft and ships targeting weapons, storage facilities and training bases of the Houthi rebels. It was later revealed that Germany would deploy the frigate Hessen to the Red Sea as part of the EU mission against the Houthis. Additionally, Belgium announced the contribution of the frigate Louise Marie to participate in the European defence operation in the Red Sea.