Houthis: Three civilians killed in US airstrikes on Sana’a

Three civilians were killed in US airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, according to the Houthi-run Ministry of Health, as Washington continues its military campaign against the group.

The strikes hit late Wednesday night, the ministry said in a statement carried by the Houthi-affiliated Saba News Agency. Additional air raids reportedly targeted the Rajam area in Bani Hushaysh district and Karaman Island in the western province of Al-Hudaydah.

The US began launching airstrikes against Houthi-controlled areas in mid-March, aiming to halt the group’s attacks on commercial vessels linked to "Israel" in the Red Sea. The strikes have since become an almost daily occurrence.

A night earlier, 13 people were killed and 15 wounded in a separate wave of US strikes on Al-Hudaydah, according to the same ministry.

Despite international pressure, the Houthis have continued launching attacks on American warships and "Israeli" targets. The group says its operations are in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

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On Wednesday, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group had shot down a US MQ-9 drone, struck a military target in "Israel" with a drone, and targeted the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier with multiple drones.

The Houthi campaign began shortly after the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023 and briefly paused during a ceasefire in January. Operations resumed in March following a renewed Israeli offensive and tightening of the blockade on Gaza.

The impact on global trade has been significant. Houthi attacks in the Red Sea—a corridor that facilitates around 12% of global maritime commerce—have forced many shipping companies to reroute vessels around Africa, extending travel times and costs.