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Saudi-led coalition launches fresh airstrikes against Houthi positions in Yemen
Warplanes from the Saudi-led military coalition have conducted air operations targeting Houthi-controlled areas in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa. The strikes mark the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict between the coalition and the Iran-backed militant group.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Saudi-led coalition has renewed air operations against Houthi positions in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, with military aircraft conducting bombing raids on rebel-held locations. The airstrikes represent a continuation of military efforts by the coalition to degrade the capabilities of the Houthi movement, which has maintained control over key population centers in northern Yemen.
The Yemen conflict has persisted for nearly a decade, with the Houthi rebel group and the internationally-recognized government backed by the Saudi-led coalition locked in a protracted military struggle. The coalition, which includes several Arab nations, has conducted extensive air campaigns since 2015 aimed at preventing Houthi advances and degrading their military infrastructure.
The resumption of major airstrikes comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of Yemeni civilians. The conflict has caused widespread displacement, food insecurity, and damage to critical infrastructure across the country.
No immediate reports of casualties or damage assessments from the latest operations were available. The Houthi movement has previously claimed capabilities to strike coalition targets and has conducted attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea, complicating regional security dynamics.