By Gloria Nosa
Yemen’s Huthi rebels have reported that at least 80 people were killed in what they have described as the deadliest U.S. airstrike on the country in recent months. The attack, which took place in the northern region of Yemen, is said to have targeted a densely populated area, causing widespread devastation.
According to Huthi officials, the victims were civilians, and the strike occurred during a time of heightened tensions between the rebels and U.S.-backed Yemeni forces. The group has condemned the attack as an act of aggression, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn nation.
“The brutal U.S. airstrike is the deadliest attack we have witnessed in this conflict,” a Huthi spokesperson said. “This is another example of the ongoing disregard for human life and the devastating consequences of foreign intervention in Yemen.”
While the U.S. military has not yet commented on the specific incident, it has carried out numerous airstrikes in Yemen as part of its counterterrorism operations targeting Al-Qaeda and ISIS affiliates in the region. However, critics have increasingly pointed to the high civilian toll of these strikes, with many arguing that the U.S. has played a significant role in exacerbating the conflict and the humanitarian crisis.
Yemen has been embroiled in a brutal civil war since 2014, with the Huthi rebels fighting against forces loyal to the internationally recognized government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition. The conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives and left millions more displaced, leading to widespread famine and disease.
The latest strike has reignited calls for greater accountability and transparency regarding foreign military operations in Yemen. Human rights groups and international organizations have repeatedly urged both sides of the conflict, as well as external actors, to protect civilians and adhere to international law.
As the war continues, the toll on Yemen’s population grows, with the devastating effects of airstrikes, blockades, and ground combat leaving the country on the brink of collapse.
