Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made his first public appearance today since undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. Despite working from home, he addressed the 18th meeting of the Ukraine defense contact group, consisting of representatives from 50 nations. Secretary Austin expressed enthusiasm for the new year and highlighted the importance of collaboration between nations in supporting Ukraine.
However, Secretary Austin did not touch upon the recent joint attacks by American and British forces in Yemen. Last night, warplanes and cruise missiles were deployed in eight locations, targeting Houthi weapons storage facilities, including underground sites. The United States and the United Kingdom led the operation, while Australia, Bahrain, and Canada provided support. The Royal Air Force Base in Cyprus was instrumental in launching British Typhoon and Voyager fighter jets.
