Yemen reported new US-British airstrikes on Al Hudaydah, targeting the At-Tuhayta district. No details on casualties were provided. Al Hudaydah is notably impacted by these strikes, which resumed after a pause. Yemeni forces are responding to perceived aggressions in support of Gaza, declaring American and British ships as military targets.
The Yemeni San’aa government group reported new US-British airstrikes on Sunday, focusing on Al Hudaydah province in western Yemen. The local Al-Masirah television station indicated that the At-Tuhayta district was specifically targeted, yet did not provide information regarding casualties or material damages resulting from these strikes.
There has not been an immediate response from the United States or the United Kingdom concerning these reports, according to Anadolu Agency. Al Hudaydah, which is considered the most frequently attacked province in Yemen by US and British airstrikes, features a significant international airport and three essential ports along its extensive coastal strip.
These recent strikes resumed after a pause since November 28. Since the onset of 2024, a US-led coalition has been executing airstrikes across various Yemeni locations, purportedly in retaliation for attacks launched by Yemeni forces in the Red Sea, timed with their support for Palestinians amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In defiance of the Israeli military’s actions, which they characterize as genocidal, Yemeni forces have been targeting Israeli cargo ships or ships associated with Tel Aviv in the Red Sea using missiles and drones. This assertive response marks their commitment to prolong these operations until the aggression against Gaza ceases. With escalating tensions, Yemen has declared all American and British vessels as military targets.
In summary, the recent US-UK airstrikes targeting Al Hudaydah province reflect escalating military engagement amid ongoing regional conflicts. The absence of comments from US and UK governments calls into question the rationale behind these strikes, particularly following a brief cessation. Yemeni forces are determined to sustain their operations in solidarity with Gaza, framing American and British ships as military targets, thus amplifying regional tensions.
Original Source: en.mehrnews.com
