US deploys B-2 bombers to strike Houthi rebel bunkers in Yemen

thehindu.com — October 17, 2024 at 04:00 PM UTC

The U.S. military deployed B-2 stealth bombers to target underground bunkers of Yemen's Houthi rebels on October 17, 2024. This marks a significant escalation in response to the Houthis' attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The strikes aimed at five weapons storage sites in Houthi-controlled areas, with no immediate reports of civilian casualties. This is the first combat use of the B-2 in years and the first targeting of sites in Yemen. The Houthis have attacked over 80 vessels since October 2023, claiming to target those linked to Israel and its allies. The conflict has intensified amid ongoing regional tensions, with the Houthis also launching missiles at Israel.

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