U.S. airstrikes reportedly struck Yemen overnight into Saturday, resulting in the death of at least one individual and marking a significant escalation in military operations in the region. The American military confirmed that these bombings targeted a prominent military installation situated in the heart of Sanaa, a city currently under the control of the Houthi rebels.
The full scope of the damage and potential casualties from the airstrikes remains unclear, as authorities assess the impact. This latest wave of attacks follows a particularly intense night of airstrikes that began early Friday, which appeared more concentrated and extensive than previous missions since the campaign initiated on March 15.
An analysis by the Associated Press has indicated that the current military operations under President Donald Trump may be broader in scope compared to those executed during President Joe Biden’s administration. The strategic shift has seen an expanded focus, transitioning from solely targeting missile launch sites to also includes attacks on high-ranking personnel within the Houthi leadership, as well as bombings in urban areas.
In addition, satellite imagery evaluated by the AP reveals that an enigmatic airstrip, located just offshore from Yemen and positioned in a crucial maritime chokepoint, seems to be prepared to accommodate flights, including those of B-2 bombers capable of striking targets within Yemen. This development underscores the increasing military capabilities being positioned in proximity to the conflict zone.
The airstrikes on Saturday targeted several regions within Yemen that are controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthis, including the capital, Sanaa, as well as the governorates of al-Jawf and Saada. Reports from rebel-controlled media outlets, including the Houthi-run SABA news agency, indicated that the strikes in Saada resulted in one fatality and left four others injured, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing military actions in the region.
