US Escalates Military Intervention in Yemen with 36 Airstrikes Against Houthi Targets
Smoke rises over Sanaa following US airstrikes on Houthi military sites. Mar 28, 2025 Photo: EFE
March 28, 2025 Hour: 6:25 pm
The US launched 36 airstrikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, killing one civilian and wounding four. Attacks targeted Sanaa, Saada, Al Jawf, and Marib, raising fears of further escalation.
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Civilian Casualties Reported in Latest Wave of Bombings
The United States conducted 36 airstrikes against Houthi rebel positions in Yemen on Friday night, killing at least one civilian and injuring four others, according to reports from the Houthi-controlled Al Masirah TV. The attacks targeted strategic locations across the capital, Sanaa, as well as the provinces of Saada, Al Jawf, and Marib.
Sanaa and Saada Hit Hard in Overnight Strikes
Eight airstrikes struck the Al Sawad military barracks on the southern outskirts of Sanaa, a known Houthi operations hub. Meanwhile, 14 additional bombings hit areas surrounding Saada, a Houthi stronghold in northern Yemen, with two more strikes reported in the nearby Sahar district.
Key Government and Oil-Rich Regions Targeted
In Al Jawf province, eight airstrikes struck the Houthi-controlled government complex in the provincial capital, Al Hazm. Four more bombings hit the oil-rich district of Majzar in Marib—a major battleground between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed internationally recognized government.
Deepening Crisis in Yemen’s Devastating War
The latest U.S. military intervention adds a new layer to Yemen’s brutal conflict, which has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions since 2014. The escalation raises concerns over further civilian harm and the potential for intensified regional violence.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: EFE
