U.S. B-2 Bombers Carry Out Precision Strikes on Houthi Weapons Caches in Yemen

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces have conducted a series of targeted airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen.

The operation, which included the deployment of U.S. Air Force B-2 “Spirit” long-range stealth bombers, aimed to neutralize the growing threat to international maritime security in the region.

The precision strikes focused five “hardened” underground facilities housing an arsenal of advanced conventional weapons, including missiles and other munitions used to carry out attacks in the region.

These weapons have been used by Houthi forces to carry out what CENTCOM describes as “reckless and unlawful” attacks on international commercial shipping and military vessels in critical waterways such as the Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden.

“At the direction of President Biden, I authorized these targeted strikes to further degrade the Houthis’ capability to continue their destabilizing behavior and to protect and defend U.S. forces and personnel in one of the world’s most critical waterways,” said Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

CENTCOM said the use of B-2 bombers in the operation sends a clear message about America’s global strike capabilities, and demonstrates the U.S. military’s ability to “reach these targets, when necessary, anytime, anywhere”.

”Our battle damage assessments are underway and do not indicate civilian casualties. We will provide updates as information is confirmed,” CENTCOM said.

“Again, the United States will not hesitate to take action to defend American lives and assets; to deter attacks against civilians and our regional partners; and to protect freedom of navigation and increase the safety and security in these waterways for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels,” added Austin. “We will continue to make clear to the Houthis that there will be consequences for their illegal and reckless attacks.”

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