The US and UK conducted joint air strikes targeting Houthi drone manufacturing sites near Sanaa, Yemen, to mitigate threats against maritime vessels. The British Defence Ministry provided a detailed account of the strikes, aiming to minimize civilian casualties. Over the past month, the US has intensified operations, with President Trump ordering more decisive actions against the Houthis. Despite the ongoing military efforts, concerns remain high regarding civilian casualties resulting from strikes. Rights organizations report significant impacts on civilians amidst prolonged conflict in Yemen, raising humanitarian concerns about the safety of non-combatants.
The strikes hit buildings identified by UK intelligence as sites for drone production used in attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
The British Defence Ministry emphasized the operation was planned to minimize civilian casualties, although no specific numbers were reported.
Mwatana for Human Rights documented hundreds of civilian casualties in recent US attacks, highlighting ongoing concerns about the impact of strikes on Yemeni civilians.
Radhya al-Mutawakel stated that Yemeni civilians have faced indiscriminate attacks for over a decade, underlining the dire humanitarian situation.
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