U.S. Airstrikes in Yemen Kill 12, Wound Dozens More, Say Houthi Rebels

 

Twelve people were killed and 30 others injured in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, following a new round of U.S. airstrikes, according to claims by the Houthi rebel group early Monday. The strikes, part of a growing American military campaign in the region, reportedly targeted the Farwa neighborhood market in the city’s Shuub district—a location previously struck by U.S. forces.

 

 

The U.S. Central Command has not yet issued a statement confirming or commenting on the latest wave of attacks.

US strikes hit a market in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, killing at least 12 and wounding over 30, according to Houthi officials. Washington says it is targeting rebels over Red Sea and Israel attacks. pic.twitter.com/8TqngV6dRn

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The Monday strikes are the latest in what appears to be a steady intensification of U.S. military activity against the Houthis in Yemen. While exact details about all the impacted areas remain unclear, the rebels report that airstrikes were also conducted in other parts of the country overnight.

 

 

These new attacks follow a deadly assault just last week on the Ras Isa fuel port, which killed at least 74 people and wounded another 171, according to Houthi officials. That strike, one of the deadliest reported in recent months, drew condemnation from local and international humanitarian organizations amid fears of rising civilian casualties.

 

The targeting of markets and infrastructure has deepened concerns among aid groups and observers about the humanitarian toll of the ongoing military operations. While the U.S. has framed its involvement as a necessary response to regional threats, the mounting death toll raises questions about proportionality and the protection of civilians in conflict zones.

 

The airstrikes come against the backdrop of wider tensions in the region, with the U.S. seeking to exert pressure on the Houthis, who have controlled Sanaa since 2014 and are aligned with Iran. The group has long been a central player in Yemen’s protracted civil war, and U.S. operations have increasingly focused on degrading their capabilities amid rising instability.

 

While American officials have in the past stated that military actions are intended to deter Houthi attacks on international shipping routes and protect allies in the Gulf, critics argue that the escalating violence risks inflaming an already dire humanitarian crisis. Yemen remains one of the world’s most vulnerable countries, with millions dependent on humanitarian aid and a fragile peace process at constant risk of collapse.

 

With the U.S. yet to publicly acknowledge the latest series of strikes, the full scope and intended targets remain unverified. However, the Houthi reports point to an intensifying campaign that continues to take a heavy toll on civilians and infrastructure across Yemen.

 

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1 hour ago, Social Media said:

 

U.S. Airstrikes in Yemen Kill 12, Wound Dozens More, Say Houthi Rebels

 

Twelve people were killed and 30 others injured in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, following a new round of U.S. airstrikes, according to claims by the Houthi rebel group early Monday. The strikes, part of a growing American military campaign in the region, reportedly targeted the Farwa neighborhood market in the city’s Shuub district—a location previously struck by U.S. forces.

 

 

The U.S. Central Command has not yet issued a statement confirming or commenting on the latest wave of attacks.

 

The Monday strikes are the latest in what appears to be a steady intensification of U.S. military activity against the Houthis in Yemen. While exact details about all the impacted areas remain unclear, the rebels report that airstrikes were also conducted in other parts of the country overnight.

 

 

These new attacks follow a deadly assault just last week on the Ras Isa fuel port, which killed at least 74 people and wounded another 171, according to Houthi officials. That strike, one of the deadliest reported in recent months, drew condemnation from local and international humanitarian organizations amid fears of rising civilian casualties.

 

The targeting of markets and infrastructure has deepened concerns among aid groups and observers about the humanitarian toll of the ongoing military operations. While the U.S. has framed its involvement as a necessary response to regional threats, the mounting death toll raises questions about proportionality and the protection of civilians in conflict zones.

 

The airstrikes come against the backdrop of wider tensions in the region, with the U.S. seeking to exert pressure on the Houthis, who have controlled Sanaa since 2014 and are aligned with Iran. The group has long been a central player in Yemen’s protracted civil war, and U.S. operations have increasingly focused on degrading their capabilities amid rising instability.

 

While American officials have in the past stated that military actions are intended to deter Houthi attacks on international shipping routes and protect allies in the Gulf, critics argue that the escalating violence risks inflaming an already dire humanitarian crisis. Yemen remains one of the world’s most vulnerable countries, with millions dependent on humanitarian aid and a fragile peace process at constant risk of collapse.

 

With the U.S. yet to publicly acknowledge the latest series of strikes, the full scope and intended targets remain unverified. However, the Houthi reports point to an intensifying campaign that continues to take a heavy toll on civilians and infrastructure across Yemen.

 

Adpated by ASEAN Now from The Independent  2025-04-23

 

Related Topics:

 

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Trump Warns Israel Would Lead Strike if Iran Refuses to Abandon Nuclear Ambitions

Iran Withdraws Support from Houthis Amid Intensified US Airstrikes

US deploys “overwhelming lethal force” against Houthis in Yemen

 

 

The Americans succeed again in killing. 

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

The U.S. Central Command has not yet issued a statement confirming or commenting on the latest wave of attacks.

No need for them to do so, every detail will be on a Signal chat somewhere... 🤣

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

The Americans succeed again in killing. 

It's what they are good at.
Yemen is a sovereign nation but that doesn't matter to the US and Israel (x#$%)

40 minutes ago, This Guy said:

It's what they are good at.
Yemen is a sovereign nation but that doesn't matter to the US and Israel (x#$%)

As it was before in all wars after WW2.