Pentagon Review: April Airstrikes in Yemen Caused Civilian Casualties
A Pentagon review found that U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen in April 2025 resulted in the deaths of 153 civilians and injured 243 others. The strikes, which occurred in Sanaa and at the Ras Isa port, were part…
Detroit, MI, August 12, 2026 —
A review conducted by the Pentagon has determined that U.S. airstrikes carried out in Yemen in April 2025 led to the deaths of 153 civilians and injured an additional 243 others. The strikes were aimed at Houthi rebels and took place in the capital city of Sanaa and at the Ras Isa port.
These military actions were part of a broader U.S. campaign aimed at disrupting Houthi activities. The Houthis have been engaged in attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea region. The Pentagon’s findings detail the civilian toll resulting from these operations.
The specific dates of the airstrikes within April 2025 were not provided in the summary. Additionally, further details regarding the aftermath of the strikes, such as any subsequent investigations or official statements beyond the review’s findings, were not included.
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