Word Association (2024)

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In a high-profile airstrike early Thursday, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers launched a significant attack on underground bunkers belonging to Yemen's Houthi rebels. This marks the first known operation of its kind involving the advanced $2 billion aircraft. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hailed the action as a "unique demonstration of the United States' ability to target facilities that our adversaries seek to keep out of reach, no matter how deeply buried underground, hardened, or fortified." 

 

The airstrikes were carried out near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and the Houthi stronghold of Saada. While the Houthis’ al-Masirah news channel confirmed the strikes, it did not provide specifics regarding casualties. Secretary Austin, however, confirmed that the bombers successfully hit "five hardened underground weapons storage locations." Initial assessments from U.S. Central Command also reported no civilian casualties, underscoring the precision of the attack.

 

The operation appears to serve a dual purpose, not only targeting the Houthis but also sending a strong message to Iran, which is known to be the main supporter of the rebel group. The B-2 bombers are equipped to deploy the "Massive Ordnance Penetrator," a weapon designed to destroy deeply buried targets, making the aircraft a key asset in potential strikes against fortified sites, including Iran's nuclear facilities. This strike showcased America's capability to neutralize such bunkers, a potential warning to Tehran as tensions in the region simmer.

 

The Red Sea has increasingly become a hotspot, with the Houthis launching numerous attacks on vessels they claim are tied to Israel or the U.S. Over 80 ships have been targeted using missiles and drones, two of which were sunk, and another seized. Many of these ships had no direct involvement in the ongoing conflict, yet they were caught in the rebels' crosshairs. These actions have further destabilized an already volatile region, with concerns over the Houthis’ growing capacity to disrupt maritime traffic in the area.

 

The bunkers hit by the U.S. bombers are tied to known Houthi bases, which have been heavily fortified since the start of the Saudi-led coalition's war in Yemen in 2015. Military analysts suggest that the Houthis, with considerable backing from Iran, have expanded their network of underground facilities. This strategy mirrors Iran's own reliance on underground bunkers, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict.

 

Based on a report from Newsweek 2024-10-18

 

 

 

[jippytum]

About time too.  these rebels have been attacking ships in international waters for months.

Time for  overdue retaliation. 

[john donson]

 $2 billion aircraft a piece

 

how many millions wasted to drop some bombs that were sooooooooooooo effective against the taliban caves , right?  

 

where are the super soldiers elite blabla to go eliminate them in person or do they only exist in movies?