Yemen Conducts 20 Aerial Attacks Against Houthis, Says Spokesperson
The Yemeni government carried out 20 aerial attacks against Houthi targets, announced a spokesperson. The incursions caused casualties and damage to militia equipment. The action takes place amid a surge in tensions that has disrupted the UN-mediated ceasefire.
Yemen carried out 20 airstrikes against Houthi positions, a spokesman said on Wednesday. The incursions directly hit enemy targets and caused casualties, as well as damage to militia equipment. The operation comes at a time of growing instability in the country, which is experiencing a new wave of clashes after the breaking of the truce signed in 2022.
The spokesman did not detail the exact location of the targets or the period in which the attacks were carried out. No specific numbers of dead or injured were released either. The source only confirmed that the actions were successful in achieving the military objectives.
UN-mediated truce halted escalation
The escalation of tension between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis interrupts a truce signed in 2022 with the mediation of the United Nations (UN). The ceasefire had significantly reduced fighting, but recent events have reignited the conflict. The resumption of hostilities worries the international community, which fears an even greater humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
On the weekend, the UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, met with Houthis negotiators in an attempt to prevent a further escalation of violence in the country. The meeting sought to re-establish dialogue and find a peaceful way out of the impasse. However, Wednesday’s airstrikes indicate that the talks have not yet taken effect.
Houthis advance and control strategic route
In recent days, Houthis forces have taken several major cities previously controlled by the Yemeni government. The group now controls the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the most important sea routes for global trade. This strategic position allows the Houthis to exert pressure on the traffic of ships transiting between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
The capture of the strait represents a severe blow to the Saudi-led coalition, which is fighting to restore the internationally recognized government. Controlling this passage also increases the risk of disruptions in the supply of oil and goods, affecting the world economy. The international community looks with apprehension at the rebels’ advance.
Coalition accuses Houthis of attack in Medina
Earlier, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen said the group had attacked a power distribution station in Medina, one of Islam's holiest sites. The attack would aim to destabilize the kingdom’s security and cause damage to critical infrastructure. The coalition did not say whether there were any casualties or the extent of the damage.
The indictment increases pressure on the Houthis, who deny involvement in attacks outside Yemeni territory. The incident in Medina is seen as a serious provocation, given the city’s religious significance to Muslims. Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond firmly to any threat to its sovereignty.
Conflict forces more than 100,000 to flee
The World Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned that the conflict has forced more than 100,000 people to flee their homes. The mass displacement aggravates the humanitarian situation in Yemen, which is already facing one of the worst crises in the world. Families flee in search of safety, but many have nowhere to go, living in makeshift shelters or in the countryside.
IOM has called for urgent humanitarian access to help the displaced, who need food, water, shelter and medical care. The organization also highlighted the need for protection for civilians, especially women and children, who are the most vulnerable. Continuing fighting could further increase the number of internal refugees.
In the face of the worsening situation, the international community is pressing for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of peace negotiations. Meanwhile, the Yemeni population continues to suffer the consequences of a conflict that seems far from over. The Boca no Trombone portal will continue to monitor the developments and will bring new information as it becomes available.
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