Yemen: Israel Launches Fiercest Raids on Several Targets in the Capital, Sana'a

Israel launched a series of airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, hitting around ten sites, according to Hebrew media reports.

 

According to media outlets affiliated with the Houthi group, the strikes targeted the central Dhahban power station in Bani Al-Harith in Sana'a, the passenger terminal, civilian aircraft, and service facilities at Sana'a International Airport.

The runways and control tower were also hit, along with the Attan area southwest of the capital, the central Haziiz power station in the Sanhan district, a power station in the Asr area, the Amran cement factory, and several fuel storage sites in different areas.

 

Activists documented thick smoke rising from multiple locations across the capital. Footage also showed damage to aircraft at Sana'a International Airport, and smoke continued to billow for an extended period.

 

Israeli media reported that the airstrikes rendered Sana'a Airport inoperable, with warnings that further attacks could follow.

 

This marks the second time Israel has carried out air raids on Sana'a. The strikes came less than 24 hours after similar attacks on the coastal Hodeida governorate in western Yemen, which resulted in the destruction of a vital factory.

 

The Israeli response escalated after the Houthi group launched an attack on Ben Gurion Airport, in what was described as the largest offensive the airport has faced in recent times.

 

Authorities in Sana'a reported no human casualties from the latest round of strikes.

 

These locations had previously been targeted by airstrikes from the Saudi-led coalition, followed by American, British, and now Israeli forces.

 

The Israeli raids appear to focus on critical infrastructure, particularly cement factories, which Israel believes are used by the Houthis to produce concrete blocks and military fortifications.

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