Mon Apr 28 06:02:04 UTC 2025: ## US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill at Least Eight, Houthi Rebels Say

**Dubai, April 28, 2025** – U.S. airstrikes in Yemen have killed at least eight people, according to Houthi rebels. The overnight strikes, part of a month-long U.S. military operation codenamed “Operation Roughrider,” targeted areas north of Sanaa, the rebel-held capital, as well as Amran and Saada governorates. The U.S. Central Command confirmed the strikes, claiming the operation has killed “hundreds of Houthi fighters and numerous Houthi leaders” associated with the group’s missile and drone program, but did not release specific details or acknowledge civilian casualties.

The U.S. justified the continued airstrikes, which began March 15th under President Trump, as necessary to pressure Iran, which the U.S. accuses of supporting the Houthi rebels. The strikes aim to counter Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and on Israel. The U.S. stated it will maintain pressure until freedom of navigation and American deterrence are restored in the region.

While the U.S. military has refrained from disclosing specific details of the attacks, citing operational security, the Houthis released footage showing damage and bloodstains from a strike in Bani Al Harith District. The exact number of casualties remains unclear due to limited access to affected areas and restrictions on information dissemination by both sides. However, funeral notices suggest that high-ranking Houthis may have been killed in the strikes. Activists express concern over potential civilian casualties during the intense campaign.

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