In a shocking escalation of violence, twelve people are reported dead and over thirty injured following a series of airstrikes attributed to the United States in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, according to Houthi rebels.

The strikes targeted multiple locations, including the Attan district, held by the Houthis since 2014, as well as a sanitation project in Asir. Notably, areas like the Furwah neighborhood and a bustling market in the Shoub district were also hit, leading to widespread devastation.

This attack comes hot on the heels of a series of US strikes earlier this week, including a significant operation targeting Hodeidah’s port and airport—actions that have drawn international scrutiny and alarm.

Since March, when the Trump administration ramped up military actions against the Houthis, the toll has been grim, with over 200 fatalities reported in strikes aimed at curbing Houthi threats to maritime routes in the Red Sea—critical for global commerce.

The Houthis have responded with increasing aggression, having launched over 100 attacks on vessels they allege are linked to Israel, a retaliation influenced by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Their assaults have disrupted critical shipping lanes through the Suez Canal, compelling shipping companies to seek riskier and more expensive alternatives.

After temporarily ceasing strikes during a brief ceasefire in Gaza, the Houthis are now vowing to continue their campaign against maritime targets following renewed Israeli military actions last month.

Emerging in the 1990s, the Houthis, known as Ansar Allah or “Supporters of God,” exploded onto the world stage in 2014 when they captured Sanaa, forcing President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi to flee.

As tensions rise and the conflict escalates, the humanitarian impact on the Yemeni population intensifies, eliciting global calls for an immediate resolution to avert further tragedy.