Pentagon tells Congress US military airstrikes in Yemen resulted in 153 civilians killed
Summary
The Pentagon informed Congress that U.S. airstrikes in Yemen last year caused the deaths of 153 civilians and injured 243 others. These airstrikes were authorized by President Donald Trump in March after attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial ships in the Red Sea.Key Facts
- The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen last year.
- The Pentagon reported to Congress that 153 civilians were killed due to these strikes.
- An additional 243 civilians were injured in the airstrikes.
- The airstrikes followed Houthi attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea.
- President Donald Trump authorized the airstrikes in March of the previous year.
- The Houthi group is a rebel movement involved in the conflict in Yemen.
- These events are part of ongoing conflict and instability in Yemen.
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