By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – According to media reports on Thursday, US airstrikes in a new round of attacks hit Sanaa, wounded at least 9 people, including 7 women and 2 children.
Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported that the strikes targeted a building under construction in Sanaa’s Geraf neighborhood, damaged nearby residential structures and injuring civilians sheltering in an adjacent building
The attack marked the second US strike on the area since Saturday, when raids killed 53 people and wounded 98, including women and children, according to Houthi-controlled health authorities.
Wednesday’s strikes also expanded to other regions, with al-Masirah reported strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in governorates such as Saada, al-Bayda, Hodeidah, and al-Jawf.
The Houthis, control northern Yemen, claimed that they had launched cruise missiles at the USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea, calling it their fourth such attack in 72 hours.
The group insists its maritime strikes target only Israeli-linked vessels to pressure Israel to halt its Gaza offensive and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza strip.
US military began strikes on Houthi targets Saturday, said the campaign aims to protect international shipping lanes.
President Trump warned the Houthis to cease attacks or face intensified consequences, declared “Hell will rain down upon you like nothing you have ever seen before.”
Houthi group said that it has targeted the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea for the fourth time in the past 72 hours.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a statement that the operation was conducted with cruise missiles and drones, claiming it had succeeded in thwarting a “hostile US air attack.”
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