Somali Pirates Seize Ship Near Yemen, Prompting U.S. Navy Response

Following the incident, missiles were fired from Houthi-controlled areas towards the responding U.S. Navy destroyer and the seized ship.

Somali pirates seized the commercial ship Central Park near Yemen, prompting a response from the U.S. Navy and allied ships.
The pirates attempted to take control of the ship but fled when the U.S. and coalition forces arrived.
Five pirates were detained by a team from the USS Mason, a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer.
Shortly after the incident, two ballistic missiles were fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen towards the USS Mason and Central Park.
The missiles landed in the Gulf of Aden, about 10 nautical miles from the ships, causing no damage or injuries.