Yemen’s San’aa government reports fresh US-UK airstrikes in Al Hudaydah, targeting At-Tuhayta district. The strikes resumed after a pause since November 28, with no casualty details provided. Yemeni forces are retaliating against Israeli ships in solidarity with Gaza, marking US and UK vessels as military targets amidst heightened tensions.
Recent reports indicate that the Yemeni San’aa government has documented renewed US-British airstrikes on Al Hudaydah province, specifically in the At-Tuhayta district, as announced by Al-Masirah television. However, the exact number of casualties or extent of material damage has not been detailed, and there has been no immediate response from US or UK authorities regarding these strikes.
Al Hudaydah is significant as it houses Yemen’s international airport and three essential ports, making it a primary target for US and British military actions. These strikes resumed after a hiatus since November 28, 2023. The US coalition claims that these airstrikes are in retaliation for Yemeni attacks on Red Sea vessels, which are seen as a show of support for Palestinians amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Since October 7, 2023, Yemeni forces have escalated attacks on Israeli-affiliated ships in the Red Sea, linking these actions to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Yemeni forces explicitly state their resolve to continue these operations against Israeli interests until the conflict in Gaza diminishes. In light of growing tensions, Yemen has classified all US and UK vessels as military targets, placing greater urgency on the geopolitical situation in the region.
The ongoing airstrikes in Al Hudaydah by the US and UK, coupled with Yemen’s retaliatory military actions targeting Israeli-supporting ships, highlight the escalating conflict in the region. The strategic significance of Al Hudaydah, along with the response to the situation in Gaza, contributes to a complex web of military aggression and heightened tensions among the involved nations.
Original Source: en.mehrnews.com
