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US and UK Launch 12 Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen's Capital Sanaa

Dec 31, 2024, 01:05 PM

The United States and the United Kingdom have conducted a series of airstrikes targeting multiple locations in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. The strikes hit the Yemeni Defense Ministry, a military maintenance camp, the Al-Ardi Security Complex, and the former headquarters of the First Armored Division, now known as the September 21 Park. According to various reports, the US-UK coalition launched a total of 12 airstrikes, with 10 targeting the May 22 complex and 2 targeting the Al-Ardi Security Complex. Houthi media reported 6 raids on the capital. These attacks are part of an escalating campaign against the Houthi-led government, which is backed by Iran, amid ongoing regional tensions. The U.S. Central Command confirmed the fresh airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.