US Forces in Yemen

Mabkhout Ali al Ameri with his 18-month old son Mohammed, shortly after a botched US raid on al Ghayil in January 2017 had killed at least 20 villagers, including Mohammed's mother Fatim Saleh Mohsen. © Iona Craig

Belligerent
US Forces
Country
Yemen
start date
end date
Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Strike Status
Strike Type
Infrastructure

Incident date

February 24, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi015

LOCATION

البرح في تعز, Al Bareh, Taiz, Yemen

One civilian was killed and between six and seven others, including at least one child, were injured by alleged US-UK airstrikes on a telecommunications site in the Shamir area in the Maqbanah District on February 24, 2024. Anadolu Agency quoted the Houthi Al-Masirah satellite channel which reported that “a citizen (civilian) was killed and 6

Summary

First published
March 25, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Power Station, Resources
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
6–7
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, UK Military
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

December 21, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi030

LOCATION

حي حدة في محافظة صناء، اليمن, Hadda Neighborhood, Sana'a Governorate, Yemen

In the late evening of December 21st, alleged American airstrikes struck a residential neighborhood in the Hadda neighborhood in Sana’a, Yemen. At least two civilians were reportedly killed, and four named members of the Houthi Movement. At least two members of the Houthi Movement were also killed. A residential home, belonging to Youssef al-Madani, a

Summary

First published
March 25, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 10
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Houthi Forces
Belligerents reported killed
4
Belligerents reported injured
2
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Incident date

December 21, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi031

LOCATION

مدينة الدريهمي في محافظة الحديدة, Ad-Duraihimi, Al-Hudaydah, Yemen

On December 21st, 2024 four children were reportedly injured when a previously unexploded ordinance detonated in Ad-Duraihimi City in Al-Hudaydah Governorate, Yemen. Some sources reported that the munition was “left behind by the US-Saudi aggression”, with others writing that the ordinance was planted by the “Houthi militias”. On December 25th, 2024, the Human Rights Office,

Summary

First published
March 24, 2025
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, Saudi-led Coalition, Houthi Forces
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

December 21, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi030

LOCATION

حي حدة في محافظة صناء, Hadda neighbourhood, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

In the late evening of December 21st, 2024, alleged American airstrikes struck a residential neighborhood in the Hadda neighborhood in Sana’a, Yemen. At least two civilians were reportedly killed, and at least four militants of the Houthi Movement were also killed. A residential home, belonging to Youssef al-Madani, a Houthi member who was among those

Summary

First published
March 24, 2025
Last updated
March 27, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 10
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Houthi Forces
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
Belligerents reported killed
4
Belligerents reported injured
2
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Incident date

November 28, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi027

LOCATION

مديرية باجل، محافظة الحديدة, Bajel District, Al-Hudaydah, Yemen

At around 5:20 PM on November 28th, 2024, two alleged American airstrikes hit the Bajel District in Al-Hodeida Governorate in Western Yemen. The strikes reportedly injured at least one civilian, Tareq Sufiany, who was at one point trapped under the rubble of a building that was reportedly struck. A video shared to Facebook by Zahir

Summary

First published
March 24, 2025
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
UK Military, US Forces
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
District
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Incident date

March 19, 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250319a

LOCATION

مدينة الثورة في صنعاء, Al-Thawra neighbourhood, Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen

At least nine civilians, seven women and two children, were injured by alleged US airstrikes on a wedding reception hall in the Al-Thawra District of Sana’a, Yemen during the evening of March 19, 2025. Houthi-affiliated news @TvAlmasirah reported on the “US aggression’s bombing of a residential neighborhood in Al-Thawra District in the capital, Sana’a, injuring

Summary

First published
March 24, 2025
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Car, Residential, Vehicle
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
9
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Geolocation
Exact location (other)
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Incident date

March 16, 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250316b

LOCATION

حي عطان في صنعاء, Attan neighborhood, Sana'a, Sana'a, Yemen

At least five civilians, including women and children, were reported injured by alleged US airstrikes on the Attan neighborhood of Sana’a, Yemen on March 16, 2025. The US military released a statement that “On March 15, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) initiated an operation consisting of precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen in order

Summary

First published
March 18, 2025
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Apartment Building, Commerce, Healthcare, Hospital, Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

March 16, 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250316a

LOCATION

مديرية الصقايق, Al-Sahqeen district, Sadaa, Yemen

One civilian was killed and at least one other was injured by alleged US airstrikes on a home in the Al-Sha’af area of Al-Sahqeen district of Sadaa, Yemen, on March 16, 2025. The home reportedly belonged to Abdul Rab Jarfan, a member of the Houthi Movement’s intelligence wing, who was also reportedly killed. The US

Summary

First published
March 18, 2025
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Houthi Forces
Geolocation
District
Belligerents reported killed
1
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Incident date

March 15, 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250315b

LOCATION

منطقة قحزة، صعدة, Qahza area, Sadaa, Sadaa, Yemen

At least five civilians, a woman and four children, were reported killed and at least 10 others, including five children and women, were injured by alleged US airstrikes on the home of the al-Ruqa’a family in the Qahza area of Saada, Yemen on March 15, 2025. The US military released a statement that “On March

Summary

First published
March 18, 2025
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 28
(4–7 children1–5 women)
Civilians reported injured
10–13
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Geolocation
Exact location (other)
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Incident date

March 15, 2025

Incident Code

USYEM250315a

LOCATION

حي الجراف في مديرية الشعوب، صنعاء, Al-Jaraf neighborhood, Al-Shu’ub district, Sana'a, Sana'a, Yemen

At least nine civilians were reported killed and at least nine others were injured by alleged US airstrikes on Sana’a, Yemen on March 15, 2025. At least two women and two children were among those injured. Most sources referred to strikes on the Al-Jaraf neighbourhood (الجراف) in connection with these harm claims, while one source

Summary

First published
March 18, 2025
Last updated
March 28, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 18
Civilians reported injured
9–18
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

September 10, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi023

LOCATION

جوار مدرسة عائشة للبنات، الجند، تعز, Vicinity of Aisha school, Al-Jund area, Taiz, Yemen

On Tuesday, 10th September 2024, at least two girls were killed and 17 others injured in alleged UK-US airstrikes at the Umm Al-Mu’minin Aisha School in Al-Jund area, Taiz District, Yemen. Local sources reported that two female students from the Umm Al-Mu’minin Aisha School for girls were killed during the incident: Hamas Abdullah Abedalsalam who was

Summary

First published
October 10, 2024
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 children)
Civilians reported injured
5–17
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Education
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, UK Military
Named victims
2 named
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

June 13, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi022

LOCATION

مديرية الجبين، ريمة, Al-Jabin District, Raymah, Yemen

Two airstrikes allegedly conducted by the US military, possibly with the support of the UK military, injured up to nine civilians and killed two others shortly before 2:40 PM on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, at a radio building in the government complex in Al-Jabin (Jubain) District, Raymah Governorate, western Yemen. According to Facebook user Nabil,

Summary

First published
October 10, 2024
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
5–9
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, UK Military
Geolocation
District
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Incident date

October 4, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi025

LOCATION

ذمار, Dhamar, Yemen

At least three people were reported injured after alleged US-UK airstrikes on Dhamar city during the evening of 4 October, 2024. While the Yemeni Ministry of Health, referenced by several sources, alleged four injured, Al Araby TV reported that “4 [were] wounded in US-British raids, 3 of them in Dhamar”, implying that only three people

Summary

First published
October 4, 2024
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
UK Military, US Forces
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

October 4, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi026

LOCATION

Sanaa, Hodeidah, and Dhamar governorates, Yemen

Multiple locations in Yemen were struck by US-UK airstrikes on 4 October, 2024; the strikes were reported to have injured four people, according to the Ministry of Health as communicated by local sources. The strikes reportedly hit Sanaa, Hodeidah, and Dhamar governorates, according to multiple local sources. One of the strikes was reportedly targeting “a

Summary

First published
October 4, 2024
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, UK Military
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Incident date

May 30, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi019

LOCATION

مستشفى الثورة العام، الحديدة, Vicinity of Al-Thawra Hospital, Al-Hudaydah, Al-Hudaydah, Yemen

Around midnight on May 30th-May 31st, 2024, at least two civilians were killed and up to 18 civilians were injured, including journalists, as a result of declared US-UK airstrikes on the Hudaydah Radio building located in front of Al-Thawra Hospital in Al Hudayah, Yemen. Four attacks that had been allegedly perpetrated on the building destroyed

Summary

First published
May 31, 2024
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 8
Civilians reported injured
10–18
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Known belligerents
UK Military, US Forces
Known target
Houthi Forces
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
Belligerents reported killed
4
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Incident date

May 30, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi020

LOCATION

ميناء الصليف, Al-Sulayf seaport, Al-Hudaydah, Yemen

Around midnight on May 30th-May 31st, 2024, 14 civilians, including a sailor named Ayoub Abdullah Hassan Zaidan, were killed and 25 other civilians were injured, including one heavily injured sailor, as a result of the declared US-UK airstrike on the Coast Guard building located in the Salif (Al Sulayf) seaport in the Al Hudayhah Governorate,

Summary

First published
May 31, 2024
Last updated
March 26, 2025
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
14
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
25
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Known belligerents
UK Military, US Forces
Known target
Houthi Forces
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

May 30, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi021

LOCATION

صنعاء, Sanaa, Yemen

One civilian was injured as a result of the declared raids perpetrated by US and UK military on Sanaa, Yemen, around midnight on May 30th-May 31st, 2024. According to the statement issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces and posted by the Facebook user Murtada Ahmad Al Mahtouri, four strikes on the capital Sanaa allegedly perpetrated

Summary

First published
May 31, 2024
Last updated
March 27, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
UK Military, US Forces
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

March 22, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi018

LOCATION

صنعاء, Sanaa, Sana'a, Yemen

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, “a number of civilians were killed and injured” by US-UK airstrikes in Yemen. No other information was available as to the number of

Summary

First published
March 23, 2024
Last updated
March 25, 2025
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, UK Military
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Incident date

February 29, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi017

LOCATION

محيط المخا, Vicinity of Al Mukha, Taiz, Yemen

At least two fishermen, including a 16-year old child, were killed and two others were injured by alleged US airstrikes or Houthi drone strikes off the coast of Al Mukha on February 29, 2024. A tweet from @aalnaasi reported that US aircraft carried out two raids on a Yemeni fishing boat that was sailing near

Summary

First published
February 29, 2024
Last updated
March 25, 2025
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 4
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Named victims
4 named
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

February 24, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi016

LOCATION

حي صوفان, Sofan, Sana'a, Yemen

Two civilians were injured by an alleged US-UK strike on the Sofan neighborhood of Sana’a on February 24, 2024. Abdullah Ahmad Obaidi Al Rabi’i posted on Facebook that “on my way back home in the Sofan neighborhood, I encountered this missile strike by the American-British aggression occurring dozens of meters away in a densely populated

Summary

First published
February 24, 2024
Last updated
March 25, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, UK Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

February 24, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi015

LOCATION

شامير, Shamir, Taiz, Yemen

One civilian was killed and between six and seven others, including at least one child, were injured by alleged US-UK airstrikes on a telecommunications site in the Shamir area in the Maqbanah District on February 24, 2024. Anadolu Agency quoted the Houthi Al-Masirah satellite channel which reported that “a citizen (civilian) was killed and 6

Summary

First published
February 24, 2024
Last updated
March 25, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Power Station, Resources
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
6–7
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, UK Military
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Subdistrict
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Incident date

February 2, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi014

LOCATION

مزارع الجار, ِAl Jar farms, Hajjah, Yemen

A farm worker was injured by alleged US-UK airstrikes on a farm in the “Al-Jar Farms” area in Abs District on February 2, 2024. According to Jameel Ahmad, American-British fighter jets launched four airstrikes against former President “Ali Saleh’s farm in the “Al-Jar Farms” area in Abs District,” which was a farm that the Houthis

Summary

First published
February 2, 2024
Last updated
March 24, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, UK Military, UK Military
Suspected target
Houthi Forces
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

June 22, 2023

Incident Code

USYEMBi012

LOCATION

الكور, Al-Kour, Shabwa, Yemen

Three Al Qaeda members were killed by alleged US drone strikes on the Al-Kour area in Shabwa on June 22, 2023. 26sep News reported that American strikes on the Al-Kour area in Shabwa resulted in the death of three Al Qaeda members. There are no additional details about those who were killed available. All of

Summary

First published
June 22, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
3
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Incident date

June 15, 2023

Incident Code

USYEMBi011

LOCATION

المصينعة, Al Musinaa, Shabwa, Yemen

An Al Qaeda leader was killed and four soldiers in the Shabwa Defense Forces were injured by alleged US drone strikes in Al Musinaa in Shabwa governorate on June 15, 2023. A tweet from @aboalfatl2019 reported that “leader” Abu Muhammad al-Shalwani al-Awlaki was killed by American drones in Shaab Madhab in the Musinaa area. @egl3000

Summary

First published
June 15, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
1
Belligerents reported injured
4
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Incident date

February 28, 2023

Incident Code

USYEMBi010

LOCATION

مرخة, Markha, Shabwa, Yemen

On February 28th 2023, a drone strike reportedly hit the Al-Alia district of Aqaba Amqwah targeting the Shabwa Defense Forces, on the border between Shabwa and Al-Bayda governorates.  Sources report that the drone strike was either a US drone or a Houthi attack. According to most sources, one member of the Fifth Brigade in the

Summary

First published
February 28, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, Houthi Forces
Belligerents reported injured
1
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Incident date

February 27, 2023

Incident Code

USYEMBi009

LOCATION

قرب مدرسه الفتح بمنطقة الحصون بمديريه الوادي, near Al fateh School, Al-Hosen region, Wadi Abeda district, Ma'rib, Yemen

On February 27th 2023, a reported US drone strike hit a house near Al-Fateh School, in the Al-Hosen region of Wadi Abeda district in Marib, Yemen. According to local sources, two to three people were killed and up to one person was seriously injured.  It was widely reported that the men killed and injured were

Summary

First published
February 27, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
0
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
2–3
Belligerents reported injured
0–1
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Incident date

January 30, 2023

Incident Code

USYEMBi008

LOCATION

محطة الحايرة, Al Hayra petrol station, Ma'rib, Yemen

On January 30th 2023, an alleged United States drone strike was reported to have hit a car in Wadi Ubaidah in the Marib Governorate of Yemen. Three people were allegedly killed who were in the car at the time, who Al Mahara and other local sources reported were “members of Al-Qaeda”, including a prominent leader

Summary

First published
January 30, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda
Geolocation
Exact location (other)
Belligerents reported killed
3
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Incident date

November 30, 2022

Incident Code

USYEMBi007

LOCATION

حدبا العوشان, Hadba Al Awshan, Ma'rib, Yemen

Between one to three civilians, including a woman and two children, were reported killed and up to five others, including a woman, a child and two paramedics, were injured in alleged US drone strikes on a home in the Al-Hadba area of Al-Wadi, Marib on November 30, 2022. A member of Ansar al-Sharia (AQAP) who

Summary

First published
November 30, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 3
(2 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
0–1
Belligerents reported injured
0–1
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Incident date

February 6, 2022

Incident Code

USYEMBi006

LOCATION

الكولة, Al Kawlah, Ma'rib, Yemen

On February 6th 2022, an alleged US drone strike was reported to have struck a car with Al-Qaeda members inside, possibly including a ” suspected leader.”  All passengers – reported as Al-Qaeda militants – in the car were reported to have been “killed and wounded”, and civilian casualties were also reported of those “who were

Summary

First published
February 6, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected targets
Al Qaeda, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
3
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Incident date

December 15, 2021

Incident Code

USYEMTr238

LOCATION

آل عوشان, Al Awshan, Ma'rib, Yemen

At least one Al Qaeda member was killed by alleged US drone strikes on a house in the Hadba Al-Awshan area on December 15, 2021. Yemen Anbaa News reported that a drone believed to be American killed an emir of Al Qaeda in an abandoned house in the Hadba Al-Awshan area. He was alleged to

Summary

First published
December 15, 2021
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
1–2
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