The U.S. military has confirmed airstrikes in Yemen.

On Saturday evening, December 21, explosions were heard in Yemen. The U.S. Central Command confirmed that airstrikes were carried out.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing The Times of Israel.

The command stated that the targets of the U.S. strikes were a missile storage facility and a command center controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

They noted that the attack would impair the militants' ability to conduct assaults similar to those aimed at U.S. military ships and commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea, the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden.

Additionally, according to CENTCOM, during the operation, Central Command forces also shot down several drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea.

"This attack reflects the unwavering commitment of Central Command to the defense of the U.S. and coalition personnel, regional partners, and international shipping," the statement concluded.

Recall that explosions in the city of Sana'a, Yemen occurred in the evening on December 21. This happened a few hours after the Houthis struck Tel Aviv in Israel.