Air strikes in Yemen: Huthi militia under a rough shelling!

On December 27, 2024, military facilities of the pro-Iranian Huthi militia in Yemen again became the target of air strikes. In the capital Sanaa, residents reported violent explosions. The exact origin of the attacks remains unclear; Al-Masirah, a Huthi broadcaster, blamed the United States and Great Britain for this, while there was no confirmation from Washington and London. Israeli military circles said that his own air force was not involved in the attacks. Among other things, barracks that caught fire and a park in the west of Sanaa were affected. There was initially no information about possible victims of the attacks. Previously, Israel had bombed the Huthi militia infrastructure on Thursday evening.

The Huthi militia, which is allied with Iran, is in a similar relationship as Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the Lebanese Hisbollah. Since the outbreak of the Gaza War, the Huthi rockets have been firing on Israel and merchant ships in the Red Sea in solidarity with Hamas. In a connection with these incidents, Idowa.de reported that Israel intensified its air raids on the Huthi militia. The attacks aimed at infrastructure at Sanaa International Airport, several ports, including Hudaida, and two power plants. According to the Ministry of Health controlled by the Huthi, six people were killed and injured over 40.

conflict and escalation

In addition, a rocket was fired from Yemen to Israel, but intercepted outside the national borders. The Huthi accuse Israel of continuing aggression against Gaza, and announced that they are continuing their attacks until the siege is removed. UN General Secretary António Guterres asked for de-escalation and condemned the Israeli air raids. Israel sees an increasing danger in the Huthi militia, as it carries out attacks on Israel with drones and rocket. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that it can combat the Huthi militia and "hunt" its leader.

Guterres warned beforehand that the Israeli attacks endanger humanitarian measures while millions of people are dependent on help. In a separate incident in the Gaza Strip, at least 50 people were killed in an Israeli air raid, including five clinic staff. Since the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, the number of deaths in Gaza has increased to over 45,300. The current air strikes have been the fourth counter-strike since the beginning of the Gaza war and the second within a week. In the attacks at Sanaa Airport, a control tower, a departure hall and parts of the runways were hit.