Conflict

U.S. Forces in Yemen

Incident Code

USYEMBi018

Location

الحديدة وصنعاء, Al-Hodeidah and Sanaa governorates, Yemen

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: May 21, 2025

A number of civilians were reportedly killed and injured by alleged US-UK airstrikes in Yemen on March 22/23, 2024.

The Houthi-run Human Rights Ministry, as quoted by Anadolu Agency and Saba News, reported “a number of civilians were killed and injured” by US-UK airstrikes in Yemen. No other information was available as to the number of civilian casualties.

Neither the US military nor the UK military announced any airstrikes in Yemen on March 24th. However, multiple local sources reported that “American-British enemy aircraft carried out more than 16 raids on #Al-Hodeidah and #Sanaa governorates tonight, the most prominent of which were: 5 raids on Al-Munira District,# Al-Hodeidah; 4 raids on the Attan area in Al Wahda District,#Sanaa; 3 raids on the Jarban area in Sanhan District, #Sanaa; Two raids on the Al-Nahdain area in Al-Sabeen District, #Sanaa; A raid east of Azal District,#Sanaa.”

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention multiple locations in the Hodeidah (الحديدة) and Sanaa (صنعاء) governorate. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The location of this incident will be further specified if more information comes to light.

Military Statements

U.S. Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
U.S. Forces
U.S. Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed
UK Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
UK Military
UK Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (2)