– Casualties reported in US-British airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen
– Deaths and injuries in joint military operation targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Reports from the rebels in Yemen have confirmed that the recent joint British-U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels have resulted in a tragic loss of life. At least 16 individuals have been reported dead, with a further 35 wounded in the attacks.
According to sources, the airstrikes were carried out in response to a series of attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The strikes, conducted by U.S. F/A-18 fighter jets from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier, targeted various underground facilities, missile launchers, command and control sites, and a Houthi vessel.
The Houthis have claimed that one of the strikes hit a building housing Hodeida Radio and civilian homes in the port city on the Red Sea. Images aired on the Al Masirah satellite news channel showed the aftermath of the attack, with injured individuals receiving medical assistance.
Reactions to the Airstrikes
Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdulsalam condemned the airstrikes on social media, linking them to Yemen’s support for Gaza in the ongoing conflict with Israel. In response, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended the strikes as a necessary measure to counter the threats posed by the Houthi rebels.
The United Kingdom’s Defense Ministry confirmed that Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s were also involved in the strikes, targeting drone ground control facilities and surface-to-air weapons in Hodeida and Ghulayfiqah.
Escalation of Attacks
The recent airstrikes come amid a surge in attacks by the Houthis on shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The rebels have reportedly carried out over 50 attacks on ships, resulting in casualties and the seizure of vessels. This escalation of violence has raised concerns about the stability of the region.
Furthermore, recent incidents, including the downing of a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone in Yemen, have added to the tensions between the Houthis and international forces. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the drone’s destruction, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.
Conclusion
The situation in Yemen remains volatile, with the Houthis continuing their attacks on shipping and escalating tensions with international forces. The casualties resulting from the recent airstrikes underscore the human cost of the conflict, highlighting the need for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
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Houthi rebels, US-British airstrikes, Yemen.
