UK-US Strikes Target Houthi Drone Facilities in Yemen

In a coordinated operation, US and British forces bombed suspected Houthi drone manufacturing sites south of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. Officials said the targets produced unmanned systems used to attack Red Sea shipping lanes. The UK’s direct involvement marks a significant expansion of Western military action in Yemen, long overshadowed by Saudi-led coalition efforts. While the British defense ministry claimed measures to minimize civilian harm, no casualty figures were released. The Houthi faction denies involvement in maritime attacks, accusing Western powers of fueling violence. Observers worry deeper UK-US engagement could escalate a humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where millions already face famine-like conditions.