The Houthis, Yemen’s rebel group, reported that a U.S. airstrike on a prison for African migrants in Yemen resulted in at least 68 deaths and 47 injuries. This attack is among the deadliest incidents against the Houthis in recent weeks, amid increasing military action from the U.S. against the group, which has been linked to numerous assaults on shipping in the Red Sea and other targets.
In a separate incident, a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fell into the Red Sea while being towed aboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, which was operating in the Middle East. While towing the jet on April 28, the crew lost control, leading the aircraft to slip off the hangar deck. Fortunately, all personnel were accounted for, with one sailor sustaining a minor injury. The Navy launched an investigation into the event, which may have been influenced by evasive maneuvers against suspected Houthi fire.
Reports indicate the Truman veered sharply, possibly in response to Houthi attacks, but the correlation with the aircraft’s fall remains unconfirmed. The carrier has been involved in offensive operations against the Iran-backed Houthi group, bolstered by additional deployments and increased striking capabilities in the region. Since Operation Rough Rider commenced on March 15, U.S. forces have targeted over 800 positions, claiming significant Houthi casualties.
President Trump has intensified U.S. military efforts in Yemen, reflecting ongoing tensions in the area. The situation underscores the complexities of the conflict and the heightened risk to military and civilian lives amidst escalating military operations.
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