Yemen’s Houthi rebels have moved and hid some of their weapons and equipment in anticipation of further U.S. strikes. writes about this Wall Street Magazine.
The militants transferred the missiles to bunkers in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and also fortified storage areas for remaining stockpiles, according to the newspaper.
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin in December 2023 announced An operation is being launched to protect the Red Sea from Houthis’ attacks on civilian ships carrying cargo of commercial companies. The operation was called “Guardian of Welfare”. Participants include the UK, France, Italy, Netherlands, Bahrain and Seychelles.
USA and UK on the night of January 12, 2024 applied An attack was carried out on Houthi positions in Yemen. A rocket attack was carried out on Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, and four explosions were heard. Explosions were also reported in other Houthi-controlled cities of Yemen.
Later American government representative statedHe said that the targets were successfully achieved after the attacks carried out by the USA and England against the positions of the Ansarullah movement in Yemen.
Formerly Houthis announced It concerns the intention to attack merchant shipping in the Red Sea every 12 hours.