A U.S. airstrike targeting a residential building in Sanaa, Yemen's Houthi-held capital, has left at least one person dead and 15 others wounded, according to Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. The strike, which hit the Asr neighborhood in the western suburb of Sanaa on Sunday night, has startled local residents and emergency responders.
Preliminary reports indicate that among the injured are three children and two women. Witnesses described the attack as "very violent" as rescue teams continue to search through the rubble for any remaining survivors.
This incident follows a series of recent military actions in Yemen. Earlier on the same day, U.S. military forces conducted airstrikes in the northern province of Saada, targeting areas around the central city of Saada—an important stronghold for the Houthis. In addition, previous strikes were reported at the airport in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, although no casualties were immediately reported from that incident.
Adding to the tension, the Houthis claimed to have launched attacks on a U.S. naval vessel in the northern Red Sea and an airport in central Israel, with the latter reportedly intercepted by the Israeli army. While the U.S. military has not yet commented on the strike in Sanaa, these events underscore the escalating challenges and complex dynamics in the region.
The unfolding situation resonates globally, drawing the attention of young global citizens, tech enthusiasts, thought leaders, and travelers alike. As debates intensify over international military interventions and the quest for sustainable security, this latest episode in Yemen continues to spark urgent discussions on humanitarian and geopolitical fronts.
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At least 1 killed, 15 wounded in U.S. airstrike on Sanaa: Houthi TV
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