An American airstrike on a densely populated area in Sana, Yemen, has left 12 dead and 30 injured. Witnesses recount the destruction caused in a heritage neighborhood, underscoring fears of escalating violence in the region.
U.S. Airstrike in Yemen Claims Lives of 12 Amid Escalating Tensions
U.S. Airstrike in Yemen Claims Lives of 12 Amid Escalating Tensions
A devastating airstrike by the U.S. in Sana, Yemen, has resulted in multiple casualties, heightening existing regional conflicts.
In a shocking attack this past Sunday, an American airstrike struck a vibrant neighborhood near the Old City of Sana, the capital of Yemen, leading to the tragic loss of 12 lives and injuring at least 30 others, as reported by the health ministry of the Houthi-led government.
Residents described a horrifying scene, with two witnesses detailing the aftermath. One witness, referred to as Yahya, noted that a bakery in the Farwah neighborhood was consumed by flames, claiming the life of its owner, while damage inflicted on surrounding homes left many residents displaced. Another local, Yasir, recounted seeing a massive crater where the airstrike hit, expressing disbelief that such an area, populated mostly by ordinary merchant families, could be targeted. Both witnesses requested partial anonymity due to fears of retribution.
Since taking control of northern Yemen in 2014 and ousting the internationally recognized government, the Iran-backed Houthis have maintained a firm grip on the region. The recent airstrike seems to be part of a broader strategy by the U.S. administration to counteract Houthi aggression, which has included launching rockets and drones at Israeli targets, as well as assaults on vessels in the neighboring Red Sea.
Anees Alasbahi, a spokesman for the Houthi health ministry, confirmed the fatalities and injuries from the airstrike in Farwah, although this casualty count could not be independently verified. The international community watches closely as tensions in Yemen and the wider Middle East continue to rise amid ongoing conflicts.
Residents described a horrifying scene, with two witnesses detailing the aftermath. One witness, referred to as Yahya, noted that a bakery in the Farwah neighborhood was consumed by flames, claiming the life of its owner, while damage inflicted on surrounding homes left many residents displaced. Another local, Yasir, recounted seeing a massive crater where the airstrike hit, expressing disbelief that such an area, populated mostly by ordinary merchant families, could be targeted. Both witnesses requested partial anonymity due to fears of retribution.
Since taking control of northern Yemen in 2014 and ousting the internationally recognized government, the Iran-backed Houthis have maintained a firm grip on the region. The recent airstrike seems to be part of a broader strategy by the U.S. administration to counteract Houthi aggression, which has included launching rockets and drones at Israeli targets, as well as assaults on vessels in the neighboring Red Sea.
Anees Alasbahi, a spokesman for the Houthi health ministry, confirmed the fatalities and injuries from the airstrike in Farwah, although this casualty count could not be independently verified. The international community watches closely as tensions in Yemen and the wider Middle East continue to rise amid ongoing conflicts.
