October 17th 2024.
In the early hours of Thursday morning, U.S. long-range B-2 stealth bombers were deployed to launch airstrikes in Yemen, targeting underground bunkers used by the Houthi rebels. As of now, it is unclear what impact these strikes have had. Reports from officials have not yet been able to confirm the extent of the damage caused by the airstrikes.
These strikes come after months of the Houthis attacking ships in the Red Sea corridor due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip. It is highly unusual for the B-2 Spirit to be used in these types of strikes, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
According to the Houthis' al-Masirah satellite news channel, airstrikes were also carried out in Yemen's capital city, Sanaa, which has been under Houthi control since 2014. The group also reported strikes in Saada, a known stronghold for the Houthis. However, there is no current information on any casualties or damage caused by these attacks.
In a statement, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that the B-2 bombers targeted five underground weapons storage locations in areas controlled by the Houthis. This strike can also be seen as a message to Iran, the main supporter of the Houthis, who have previously launched ballistic missile attacks on Israel in the last year.
Austin further emphasized that this was a remarkable display of the United States' ability to target facilities that our adversaries try to keep hidden. Regardless of how deeply buried, fortified, or reinforced these facilities may be, the U.S. has proven its capability to reach and neutralize them.
In other news, the Aurora rally for former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy as he spoke out against migrants, promising to "hunt down" gang members. The mayor of Aurora, however, sees this as an opportunity to prove that the city is not overrun by Venezuelan gangs. Additionally, violence in the Middle East has escalated in the past year since the Gaza war began, with Israeli strikes causing the deadliest day of conflict in Lebanon since 2006. Syria has also reported that Israeli strikes have resulted in 18 casualties in a large-scale attack. As tensions continue to rise in the region, it remains to be seen how these events will unfold. Stay updated on the latest news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.
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