10 killed in new US airstrikes on Yemen
Published March 18th, 2025 - 10:20 GMT Additional strikes hit Hajjah in northwest Yemen, marking a continuation of US military action against Houthi-controlled areas, with dozens killed and hundreds wounded, including women and children.
ALBAWABA- The US launched new airstrikes on Yemen, targeting Houthi strongholds. Houthi media reported four raids on Al-Asayed in Sa'dah and a second strike on an iron factory in Hodeida within 24 hours, leaving it completely destroyed. At least 10 people were killed in the latest attacks.
Houthi-affiliated media reported that the US carried out two airstrikes on the Al-Ahly Club building in the Mina Directorate of Hodeida.
Additional strikes hit Hajjah in northwest Yemen, marking a continuation of US military action against Houthi-controlled areas, with dozens killed and hundreds wounded, including women and children.
The strikes came just hours after Yemen's Houthis launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at Israel's Nevatim Air Base, claiming a direct hit in response to ongoing Israeli massacres in Gaza. Also Read New U.S. airstrikes destroy iron factory in Yemen
The escalation raises questions over Washington's true motives—whether to ensure maritime security or to support Israel against the Houthis.
— الخليج أونلاين (@AlkhaleejOnline) March 18, 2025
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