Air strikes attributed to a US-British coalition hit port cities and small towns in western Yemen on Monday, killing at least 11 people and injuring 14 while defending commercial shipping, a spokesperson for Yemen’s internationally recognised govt said. At least 17 airstrikes were reported, including in the principal port city of Hodeidah and at Ras Issa Port, according to Al Masirah, the main Houthi-run television news outlet.
The strikes come days after the first civilian fatalities and vessel loss since Houthis began attacking commercial shipping in Nov in solidarity with Palestinians. The strikes also coincide with the first day of Ramzan. Despite reprisals, Houthis have escalated their campaign of attacks on commercial vessels.
The strikes come days after the first civilian fatalities and vessel loss since Houthis began attacking commercial shipping in Nov in solidarity with Palestinians. The strikes also coincide with the first day of Ramzan. Despite reprisals, Houthis have escalated their campaign of attacks on commercial vessels.