The Houthi group has reported 12 airstrikes by the US-UK coalition in Amran province, Yemen, targeting the Harf Sufyan district. The strikes occurred following other airstrikes and Houthi attacks on the USS Harry Truman and Israeli targets. The ongoing conflict underscores the volatility of the region and the humanitarian issues at stake.
On Friday, the Houthi group reported that the US-UK coalition executed 12 airstrikes in Amran province, located in northern Yemen. As per the Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah TV channel, these strikes targeted the Harf Sufyan district, although specific details regarding casualties or damage have not been disclosed.
The Houthi organization has maintained control over Amran since 2014, situated approximately 50 kilometers north of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. Notably, earlier on Thursday, the Houthis mentioned an additional six airstrikes by the coalition affecting Sanaa, Amran, and Al-Hudaydah.
This escalation follows the Houthi claim of attacking the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the northern Red Sea, alongside missile and drone strikes on targets in southern and central Israel. The group has previously targeted Israeli vessels in the Red Sea to express solidarity with the Gaza Strip amid ongoing conflicts.
Since the start of 2024, US-led coalitions have conducted airstrikes against Houthi sites in Yemen, purporting these strikes as retaliatory measures for the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Such actions have sometimes provoked retaliatory strikes from the Houthis as tensions escalate.
The situation in Yemen remains tense with the recent airstrikes by the US-UK coalition and the Houthi counterattacks. The Houthis have intensified their operations in response to perceived aggression, highlighting the ongoing conflict and humanitarian implications in the region. The incident exemplifies the complexities of military engagements and retaliations influenced by broader geopolitical factors, including regional support and conflicts.
Original Source: www.aa.com.tr
