NextFin news, On August 24, 2025, Israeli forces conducted air strikes on Yemen's capital city, Sanaa, targeting multiple sites including military locations and power stations, according to reports from Houthi-run television and media.
The strikes resulted in the deaths of at least two people and caused injuries to several others, as reported by the Houthi authorities who control the city. The attacks took place in the Houthi-controlled areas of Sanaa.
Israeli officials stated that the air strikes were aimed at Houthi military sites within the capital. The Houthis, an Iran-backed rebel group, have been involved in ongoing conflict in Yemen and have launched attacks against Israel and its allies in the past.
The strikes occurred amid heightened tensions in the region, with Israel targeting what it described as military infrastructure linked to the Houthis. The exact locations of the strikes within Sanaa included power stations and other strategic sites.
The Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported the casualties and damage caused by the air strikes, highlighting the impact on civilian infrastructure and residents.
This event marks a continuation of the broader conflict involving Yemen's Houthi rebels and Israel, reflecting the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.
Sources: Reuters, The National, TRT Global, Yahoo News UK.
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