Pentagon Review: U.S. Airstrikes in Yemen Last Year Led to Civilian Casualties
A Pentagon review found that U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen last year resulted in the deaths of 153 civilians and injured 243 others. The strikes, which occurred in April 2025, targeted areas near the rebel-held capital city of…
Houston, TX, August 12, 2026 —
A review conducted by the Pentagon has concluded that U.S. airstrikes carried out in Yemen in April 2025 resulted in civilian casualties. The strikes targeted Houthi rebels in areas near the capital city of Sanaa, which is under rebel control, and the Ras Isa port.
According to the review’s findings, 153 civilians died as a result of these airstrikes, and an additional 243 civilians sustained injuries. The Pentagon’s assessment stated that these strikes were “more likely than not” to have caused harm to civilians.
The specific details regarding the authorization and execution of the strikes, as well as any subsequent actions or investigations beyond this review, were not provided in the summary. The review focused on assessing the outcome of the airstrikes in relation to civilian impact.
Story summarized from the original created by Ben Finley, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
