– Casualties reported in US-British airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen
– Houthi rebels suffer heavy losses in joint airstrikes by US and British forces.
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In a recent series of joint British-U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, at least 16 people were killed and 35 others were wounded, according to statements released by the rebels on Friday. These airstrikes, which were carried out in response to the rebels’ attacks on shipping, marked the highest publicly acknowledged death toll from such operations.
Details of the Airstrikes
According to three U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the strikes targeted a variety of underground facilities, missile launchers, command and control sites, a Houthi vessel, and other key facilities. The airstrikes were described as a response to the recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, which occurred in the midst of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The U.S. F/A-18 fighter jets involved in the airstrikes were launched from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, with additional support from other U.S. warships in the region.
One of the strikes, highlighted by the Houthis on Friday, reportedly hit a building housing Hodeida Radio and civilian homes in the port city on the Red Sea. The rebel group claimed that all those killed and injured in Hodeida were civilians, although this information could not be immediately verified by The Associated Press.
Reactions to the Airstrikes
Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdulsalam condemned the airstrikes as a “brutal aggression against Yemen” in response to the country’s support for Gaza and Israel’s actions in the ongoing conflict. In the United Kingdom, the Defense Ministry confirmed that Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s conducted strikes on targets in both Hodeida and Ghulayfiqah, with a focus on drone ground control facilities and surface-to-air weapons.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak justified the strikes as acts of self-defense against the ongoing threat posed by the Houthis, echoing similar sentiments expressed by U.S. officials.
Escalating Tensions and Attacks
The Houthis have intensified their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, demanding an end to the conflict in Gaza. Since November, they have carried out over 50 attacks on shipping, resulting in casualties and disruptions to maritime activities in the region. This week, they targeted a ship carrying grain to Iran, a key supporter of the rebel group.
Furthermore, recent incidents, such as the apparent crash of a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone in Yemen, have raised concerns about the escalating conflict and the involvement of various parties in the region. The U.S. Air Force has not confirmed any missing aircraft, leading to speculation about the circumstances surrounding the drone crash.
Conclusion
The situation in Yemen remains volatile as the conflict between the Houthi rebels and international forces continues to escalate. The recent airstrikes highlight the ongoing tensions in the region and the complex dynamics at play in the broader Middle East.
For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned to our website for the latest news and analysis.
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– Houthi rebels casualties from US-British airstrikes in Yemen
– Houthi rebels react to joint US-British airstrikes in Yemen.
