US Airstrikes in Yemen Escalate as Houthis Claim Drone Shootdown

Recent strikes in Sanaa province killed six and injured dozens, while Houthi militants continue missile launches and claim to have downed a US MQ-9 Reaper drone.

The US has conducted over 200 airstrikes in Yemen since March 15, targeting Houthi missile sites, drone facilities, and command centers.
Houthi media reports six fatalities and dozens of injuries from US strikes in Sanaa province, with claims of civilian casualties.
The Houthis assert they shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone in Hajjah governorate using a locally made missile, though the US has not confirmed this.
Despite the intensified campaign, the Houthis remain operational, launching missiles toward Israeli targets, including Ashdod and Ben Gurion Airport.
The US campaign aims to protect maritime routes and counter Iranian influence, but analysts suggest a purely military approach may not achieve its objectives.