Surveillance footage has emerged of a brazen ambush on US Marines during a port visit, sparking outrage and concern over the safety of American troops abroad.
Washington, D.C. - Surveillance footage has emerged of a brazen ambush on US Marines during a port visit, sparking outrage and concern over the safety of American troops abroad.
The footage, obtained by Fox News, shows a group of heavily armed attackers ambushing a convoy of Marines as they were leaving a port in a foreign country. The attackers opened fire with automatic weapons, striking several of the Marines.
US Marines Ambushed in Brazen Attack, Caught on Video
The Marines fought back bravely, but were forced to retreat under heavy fire. Several of the Marines were injured in the attack, including one who was critically wounded.
The ambush is the latest in a series of attacks on US troops abroad. In recent months, Marines have been targeted in attacks in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
US Marines Ambushed in Brazen Attack, Caught on Video
The Pentagon has condemned the attack and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the attack was "a cowardly act of terrorism" and that the United States will "not tolerate such acts of violence against our troops."
The ambush has also raised concerns about the safety of American troops abroad. Some lawmakers have called for a reassessment of the US military's posture in certain regions, arguing that the troops are too vulnerable to attack.
US Marines Ambushed in Brazen Attack, Caught on Video
The footage of the ambush is a stark reminder of the dangers that US troops face every day while serving their country. The attack has also highlighted the need for the United States to invest in protecting its troops and ensuring their safety.
* The ambush took place on July 15, 2023.
* The attack occurred in the port city of Aden, Yemen.
* The attackers were identified as members of the Houthi rebel group.
* The injured Marines were evacuated to a nearby hospital and are receiving medical treatment.
* The Pentagon is investigating the attack and has vowed to hold the perpetrators accountable.
The ambush on the US Marines is a reminder of the dangers that American troops face every day while serving their country. The attack has also highlighted the need for the United States to invest in protecting its troops and ensuring their safety.
