Why it matters:
The strikes mark another escalation in the ongoing conflict. The U.S. has ramped up military action to stop Yemeni Army offensives against the Israeli regime in support of the Gazan people and raising concerns about a broader regional confrontation.
The big picture:
U.S. airstrikes have targeted Sa'ada province, including Majz and Sahar districts, in at least 15 raids. Mount Nabi Shuaib in Sana'a province was also targeted 5 times. Yemeni officials say U.S. bombings have killed at least 61 people and injured more than 140 since March 15.
State of Play:
The Yemeni Ansarallah movement has vowed continued resistance, striking Israeli-bound vessels in the Red Sea and even targeting U.S. warships in retaliation for the U.S.-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza.
The Israeli genocidal war on Gaza since October 2023 has led to the massacre of over 50,000 people, including about 20,000 children.
The U.S. and its allies ramped up military actions against Yemen, aiming to neutralize the Yemeni Army's capabilities
What he's saying:
Spokesman of Yemen's Army Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced that Yemeni forces had successfully downed a U.S. MQ-9 drone over the central province of Ma'rib using a locally manufactured missile.
Key points:
- Yemen has launched attacks on more than 100 merchant vessels and warships since November 2023, sinking two..
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