Tensions are escalating in Yemen

Tensions are escalating in Yemen as the United States and the United Kingdom have launched airstrikes targeting Houthi military bases. The Houthi rebels, an Islamic armed group that emerged in the 1990s, have been the focus of these bombings in response to their recent campaign of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. According to the Houthi rebels, at least five people have been killed and six others injured in the airstrikes. The US has stated that they conducted the bombings in two phases, targeting 28 different locations throughout the country controlled by the anti-government organization.

Satellite images captured before and after the attack show the devastating impact of the bombings on Houthi bases. The images reveal the destruction caused by the airstrikes, with buildings reduced to rubble and plumes of smoke rising from the targeted areas. The US and UK airstrikes aim to weaken the Houthi rebels and deter further attacks on commercial ships, which have had significant implications for regional trade and security.

The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing for years, with the Houthi rebels fighting against the internationally recognized government. The involvement of foreign powers, such as the US and UK, adds another layer of complexity to an already volatile situation. The bombings have drawn criticism from humanitarian organizations, as civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure continue to mount.

As the situation in Yemen remains tense, diplomatic efforts are underway to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The international community is calling for an immediate ceasefire and a return to negotiations to end the suffering of the Yemeni people.

Fonte e foto LaPresse