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U.S. Airstrikes in Yemen: Casualties Rise Amid Houthi Counteractions

U.S. airstrikes near Yemen's capital killed six and injured 30, while Houthis claimed downing a U.S. drone during ongoing conflict.

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  1. Suspected US airstrikes kill at least 6 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say

    An AP review has found the new U.S. operation against the Houthis under President Donald Trump appears more extensive than that under former President Joe Biden, as Washington moves from solely targeting launch sites to firing at ranking personnel and dropping bombs on cities.

    Suspected US airstrikes kill at least 6 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say

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  2. Yemen’s Houthis say six killed in US strikes on Sanaa province

    Houthi-held areas of Yemen have seen near-daily deadly strikes blamed on the US since Washington launched an air campaign against the group on March 15 to force them to stop threatening vessels in key maritime routes.

    Yemen’s Houthis say six killed in US strikes on Sanaa province

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  3. Suspected US Airstrikes Kill at Least 6 People in Yemen, Houthi Rebels Say

    An AP review has found the new U.S. operation against the Houthis under President Donald Trump appears more extensive than that under former President Joe Biden, as Washington moves from solely targeting launch sites to firing at ranking personnel and dropping bombs on cities.

    Suspected US Airstrikes Kill at Least 6 People in Yemen, Houthi Rebels Say

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Updated: Apr 13th, 2025, 11:22 PM ET

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U.S. airstrikes in Yemen's Sanaa province have reportedly killed six and injured 30, as the Houthis state the strikes are part of a broader campaign that has resulted in over 120 fatalities since March. Amidst aerial assaults, the Houthis have escalated their own military activities, claiming to have shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone and launched attacks targeting Israeli territories. The airstrikes began in response to Houthi threats against shipping routes, amidst regional tensions linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict and allegations of Iranian support for the rebels.

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  • The U.S. airstrikes targeting the Houthis have reportedly resulted in high civilian casualties, with over 120 killed since the campaign began, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

  • The Houthis have claimed to shoot down multiple U.S. drones, indicating their military capabilities and the escalating tensions in Yemen as part of the broader conflict involving Israel and Iran.

  • The U.S. military has increased the intensity and scope of its operations under President Trump, transitioning from striking launch sites to more aggressive attacks on Houthi leadership and urban areas.

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