A US-UK aggression launched airstrikes on the capital, Sana’a, on Saturday night. Yemeni sources confirmed that the strikes targeted a residential area in the Shaoub district, located north of the city.
This attack follows the expiration of the deadline set by Ansarullah leader Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi for the Zionist entity to lift its siege on the Palestinian people in Gaza and allow humanitarian aid into the region.
Nasser Al-Din Amer, an Ansarullah leader, affirmed that Sana’a will remain Gaza’s shield and support, pledging not to abandon it despite any challenges. He stressed that the aggressors will ultimately face the consequences, with victory reserved for the righteous.
The Yemeni Armed Forces had announced on Tuesday the resumption of maritime operations targeting Israeli vessels and those heading to occupied Palestinian ports in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
BREAKING | US warplanes launch airstrikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa. pic.twitter.com/m8xKGZ0ehd
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Trump Announces Military Action Against Yemen
This escalation came after US President Donald Trump declared that the US had initiated a “decisive and powerful military action” against Yemen.
In a post on social media, Trump stated, “We will use overwhelming lethal force until we achieve our goal,” accusing Ansar Allah of threatening shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
Trump also called on Iran to “immediately stop” supporting Ansarullah, warning, “Do not threaten the American people, their president, or global maritime routes.” He added, “If you do, beware, as America will hold you fully accountable, and we will not offer you gifts.”
9 Martyrs and 9 Injured
The Ministry of Health and Environment in Sana’a announced that 18 civilians had been martyred or injured as a result of the airstrikes targeting residential areas in the capital. According to the ministry’s initial toll, 9 civilians were martyred, and 9 others were wounded, many of them critically.
The ministry condemned the attack on civilians and civilian infrastructure, describing it as a war crime and a blatant violation of international laws and conventions.
Sources in Yemen reported significant damage to several residential buildings in the Shaoub district due to the US-UK airstrikes. Civil defense teams continue to work in the affected areas.
Palestinian Factions Condemn Aggression on Sana’a
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) strongly condemned the criminal US-UK airstrike aggression that targeted a residential area in the Yemeni capital, Sana’a. Hamas considered it a blatant violation of international law and an assault on Yemen’s sovereignty and stability.
The movement expressed full solidarity with Yemen and its people, praising their efforts in supporting the resilience of the Palestinian people in Gaza amid the ongoing genocide that shocks humanity.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement also condemned the blatant US aggression on Yemen, describing it as brazen support for the Zionist entity and its crimes against the Palestinian people and other regional nations, especially in Syria and Lebanon.
The movement emphasized that this malicious aggression is part of the broader effort to protect the Israeli entity and attack those who stand with the Palestinian people in their fight against the brutal occupation crimes.
Islamic Jihad also highlighted its pride in Yemen’s honorable stance, which reflected an authentic Arab and Islamic position in support of Gaza and the Palestinian people and their resistance. The movement sent its regards to Yemen, both its people and leadership, for their resilience in the face of this assault.
Source: Al-Manar Website
