At least one person was killed and four others were injured after US airstrikes hit a solar energy store and a residential home in Yemen’s northern city of Saada on Saturday, local medics reported.
The casualty toll is considered preliminary, as civil defence teams continue rescue efforts, extinguishing fires and searching for survivors in the Hafsin area of western Saada city. The airstrikes have further intensified tensions in a region already burdened by years of conflict.
Earlier in the day, the Houthi group refuted US claims that an American airstrike had targeted a meeting of its military leadership in Hodeidah, a port city along the Red Sea.
In a statement broadcast by the group’s al-Masirah TV, the Houthis said the gathering cited by US officials was actually a social celebration for Eid, a tradition that is widespread during religious holidays in Yemen.
On March 15, the US military launched a series of new airstrikes across Yemen, aiming to disrupt the Houthis’ military operations. Over the past two weeks, American forces have reportedly struck Houthi air defense systems, command centers, weapons storage sites, and fortified positions across multiple provinces.
The Houthis have vowed to continue targeting commercial and naval vessels linked to Israel in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. They argue their operations are in response to Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Their leadership maintains that these maritime actions are a form of resistance and a means to show solidarity with the people of Palestine, condemning the humanitarian impact of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
<font color=”green”>The ongoing conflict continues to affect civilians from all communities, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive and peaceful solutions that protect everyone’s right to safety and dignity
