Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen

SOURCE www.npr.org
The U.S. and Britain conducted airstrikes on 13 Houthi targets in Yemen in response to recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The strikes targeted underground facilities, missile launchers, command and control sites, and more. The Houthis claimed at least two people were killed and 10 wounded in the strikes. This is the fifth combined operation by the U.S. and British militaries against the Houthis since Jan. 12.

Key Points

  • U.S. and Britain conducted airstrikes on 13 Houthi targets in Yemen
  • Targets included underground facilities, missile launchers, and command sites
  • Houthis claimed casualties in the strikes
  • This is the fifth combined operation against the Houthis since Jan. 12

Pros

  • Deterrence against Houthi attacks on commercial shipping
  • Targeting Houthi military sites to reduce threats to American and coalition forces

Cons

  • Civilian casualties reported in the strikes
  • Limited information released about the targets hit