Joint airstrike in Yemen targets Houthi drone facilities

    
• What happened? Forces from the United Kingdom and the USA carried out a joint military operation in Yemen, attacking Houthi drone production facilities.
• Where and when did the operation take place? The airstrike occurred near the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, after dark to minimize risks to civilians.
• Why was the airstrike conducted? The goal was to mitigate threats to Red Sea shipping arising from Houthi activities.

The British Ministry of Defense stated that Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 aircraft participated in the airstrike, using precision-guided Paveway IV bombs. It was emphasized that the attack took place after dark to minimize the risk to civilians.

So far, there is no information on material losses or casualties. The United States Central Command has not officially commented on the operation.

British Defense Minister John Healey, quoted by "The Guardian," explained that the attack was a response to the ongoing threat to free shipping posed by Houthi rebels. He noted that a 55% reduction in maritime traffic through the Red Sea has caused significant financial losses, is destabilizing the region, and could threaten the economic security of British families.

In March, former U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an intensification of military operations against the Houthis. The administration announced that actions would continue until the rebels ceased attacks on vessels. The American military recently reported that since mid-March, they have attacked over 800 targets, eliminating many fighters and leaders of the movement and destroying their infrastructure.

The Houthis have been conducting military actions since November 2023, claiming their aim is to express opposition to Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza and support the Palestinian people. They assert that they are attacking ships providing supplies to Israel.