US, British Forces Strike Houthi Targets in Sana'a; Pentagon Confirms Airstrikes on Defense Ministry

Dec 31, 2024, 12:27 PM

The United States and British forces conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in Sana'a, Yemen's capital, on December 31, 2024, according to multiple sources and confirmed by the Pentagon. The strikes targeted several locations, including the Yemeni Defense Ministry building, the Houthi Ministry of Information, the Al-Ardi security complex—a hub for coordinating Houthi operations—the 22nd May military complex, the weapons maintenance camp, and the former headquarters of the First Armored Division. Houthi media reported at least 12 airstrikes, with explosions heard across the city. The airstrikes are part of ongoing efforts against Houthi forces in Yemen.