Fresh U.S. air strikes on a crowded market in Yemen’s capital Sanaa killed 12 people and injured 30 others Sunday evening, according to Houthi-controlled health authorities. 🚨 Rescue teams are still searching for survivors in the rubble of the Farwah market, a bustling hub in the Shu'ub neighborhood.
The attack is part of a broader U.S. military campaign targeting Houthi positions in Yemen. Last week, a strike on the Ras Isa fuel port reportedly killed 80 people and spilled fuel into the Red Sea, raising environmental alarms.
Why Now?
Tensions have soared since March 15, when the U.S. resumed strikes to deter Houthi attacks on Israel-linked ships and warships. The Houthis, who control northern Yemen, say their actions aim to pressure Israel into halting its Gaza offensive and allow humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave. 🌍
Local reports describe chaotic scenes as residents navigate destroyed infrastructure and shortages. "Every strike pushes Yemen deeper into crisis," a Sanaa resident told Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV.
What’s Next?
With no ceasefire in sight, fears of wider regional instability loom. Humanitarian groups warn of worsening conditions in Yemen, already grappling with years of conflict and poverty. Will diplomacy prevail, or will the cycle of violence continue? 💔
