Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen have killed at least 10 people, according to Houthi rebels. The airstrikes targeted the area around Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeida, with the rebels claiming the strikes occurred Tuesday night in the al-Hawak district, injuring 16 others.
The area, which includes Hodeida's airport, has previously been used by the rebels to target shipping in the Red Sea.
The Houthis have reported that U.S. airstrikes against them, part of a broader campaign related to attacks on shipping in the Middle East, have killed at least 107 people. Rebel footage showed scenes of chaos with people helping the wounded and searching for survivors, suggesting the strikes targeted residential areas.
Other airstrikes hit Yemen's Amran governorate, where U.S. forces reportedly destroyed telecommunication equipment, as well as the mountainous Jebel Nuqum region, Dhamar, and Ibb governorates, causing three injuries.
The U.S. Central Command has not confirmed the strikes, following the White House's authorization for such operations since mid-March. No information has been provided about specific targets, though over 200 strikes have reportedly occurred.
On the same day, the U.S. State Department issued a warning against any country or entity supporting the Houthi rebels, particularly regarding oil shipments at Houthi-controlled ports, which could further strain the rebels.
The Houthis also claimed to have downed an MQ-9 Reaper drone in Yemen's al-Jawaf governorate, showing footage of the wreckage. The rebels said they used locally made missiles to bring down the drone. The U.S. military has not commented on the specific loss of drones but acknowledged the report of the incident.
Comparing the current U.S. military operations under President Donald Trump with those under President Joe Biden, it appears that the strikes under Trump have been more extensive, targeting rebel leaders and cities rather than just launch sites. The strikes intensified after the Houthis threatened to target Israeli ships.
The Houthis have targeted over 100 merchant vessels since late 2023, sinking two and killing four sailors. The U.S. military campaign shows no signs of ceasing, as it is also linked to pressure on Iran's nuclear program.