Why it matters:
The ongoing airstrikes by the U.S. in Yemen have raised significant concerns regarding civilian safety and the implications of foreign military intervention in the region. The rising number of casualties highlights the urgent need for international scrutiny and accountability.
The big picture:
The recent escalation of U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, particularly in the capital, Sana'a, and other provinces, has resulted in a tragic increase in civilian casualties. The Yemeni Ministry of Health has condemned the strikes as war crimes, emphasizing the impact on non-combatants and calling for accountability.
What they're saying:
Yemeni Ministry of Health and Environment stated, "The number of martyrs from these attacks has increased to 53, including five children and two women."
It further condemned the U.S. for targeting civilians, labeling the airstrikes as "full-fledged war crimes that must be added to the record of U.S. atrocities."
Key points:
- The total number of casualties from U.S. airstrikes has risen to 151, with 53 confirmed dead, including children and women.
- Recent airstrikes targeted the city of Zabid in Al Hudaydah province and areas in Al Jawf.
- The Yemeni armed forces retaliated, targeting the U.S. aircraft carrier, USS Harry Truman, in the Red Sea.
- The political office of the Ansarallah movement condemned the U.S. and U.K. airstrikes as hostile and criminal acts against residential neighborhoods in Sana'a.
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Zohre Khazaee
