Social media circulated a report claiming that an American destroyer was hit by missiles and drones. This news emerged just hours after the Houthis threatened to attack the American fleet, showcasing a video on how to target destroyers. The U.S. Navy had announced the downing of a drone over the Red Sea that originated from Yemen. A Pentagon official acknowledged being aware of the incident in which the destroyer "USS Thomas Hudner" defended itself against a drone while crossing the Red Sea.