Conflict

U.S. Forces in Yemen

Incident Code

USYEM036-C

Location

جعار, Jaar, Abyan, Yemen

Geolocation

13.217814, 45.307025
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

A single source, @AdenHurra, reported that “a number of civilians were killed and wounded after warplanes bombed the city of Jaar”, adding that the bombing occurred in the “outskirts of the city”. It is unknown whether Yemeni forces, US forces, or another belligerent, were to be blamed for this incident.

There is no other information available at this time.

Key Information

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

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Jaar (جعار), for which the generic coordinates are: 13.217814, 45.307025. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Yemeni Air Force Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Yemeni Air Force
Yemeni Air Force position on incident
Not yet assessed
U.S. Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
U.S. Forces
U.S. Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed

Sources (1)