U.S. Military Says Its Air Campaign Has Hit More Than 800 Targets in Yemen
The U.S. military has been conducting an air campaign in Yemen for several years now, targeting various militant groups operating in the country. According to recent reports, the U.S. military has hit more than 800 targets in Yemen since the campaign began.
The air campaign, which is being carried out in support of the Yemeni government’s fight against militant groups such as al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and the Islamic State (IS), has been ongoing since 2015. The U.S. military has been conducting airstrikes on a regular basis, targeting militants, weapons caches, and other infrastructure used by these groups.
The U.S. military has stated that the airstrikes are aimed at degrading the capabilities of these militant groups and preventing them from carrying out attacks against Yemeni and U.S. interests. The airstrikes have also been used to support Yemeni ground forces in their fight against the militants.
The U.S. military has said that the airstrikes have been successful in hitting their targets and have helped to weaken the militant groups in Yemen. However, critics of the campaign have raised concerns about civilian casualties and the impact of the airstrikes on the civilian population in Yemen.
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, with various factions vying for control of the country. The conflict has created a humanitarian crisis, with millions of Yemenis facing food shortages, lack of access to clean water, and other hardships.
The U.S. military’s air campaign in Yemen is just one aspect of its involvement in the conflict. The U.S. has also provided military support to the Saudi-led coalition fighting against Houthi rebels in Yemen, as well as conducting counterterrorism operations against militant groups in the country.
As the conflict in Yemen continues to rage on, the U.S. military’s air campaign is likely to remain a key component of its strategy in the region. However, it is important for the U.S. military to continue to monitor the impact of its airstrikes on the civilian population and take steps to minimize civilian casualties.