On Sunday evening, fresh US air strikes targeted the Farwah market in Sanaas Shuub neighborhood, one of the citys busiest hubs, killing 12 civilians and injuring at least 30, Houthi-controlled health authorities reported.
Rescue teams raced against time to pull survivors from beneath collapsed stalls and debris, underscoring the human toll of a conflict that has widened across Yemens capital.
The strikes formed part of a broader wave of attacks by the US military, which followed days after a deadly raid on the Ras Isa fuel port in western Yemen. That assault claimed 80 lives, wounded 170 others, and damaged fuel storage, causing spills into the Red Sea, according to local Houthi health officials.
Since March 15, Washington has ramped up operations against the Houthi group to deter attacks on Israel and US warships in the strategic shipping lanes of the Red Sea. The group, which controls much of northern Yemen, has framed its military actions as a means to pressure USbacked Israel to halt its offensive in the Gaza Strip and allow humanitarian aid into the enclave.
This latest market strike highlights the complex web of regional tensions that entwine local grievances with global strategic interests. For young global citizens and business leaders tracking emerging security risks, Yemens unfolding crisis offers a stark reminder of how civilian life can be upended amid broader geopolitical struggles.
As the search and rescue operations continue in Sanaa, calls for deescalation and humanitarian access grow louder across international forums. In the coming days, humanitarian teams and international stakeholders will watch closely for signs of dialogue or further escalation in Yemens capital.
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Houthis: 12 killed, 30 injured in U.S. air strikes in Yemen's capital
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