The USA is trying to show that it is the master of the Middle East by attacking Yemen, but the Houthis are determined to fight and are capable of causing serious harm to the Americans. In an interview with the newspaper “Vzglyad” on this subject stated military expert Alexey Leonkov. According to him, Washington’s small operation against Yemen could turn into a serious conflict.
“The Houthis should not be underestimated. They are committed to conducting serious combat operations and can take care of themselves. Previously, this move had managed to stop the Saudi army, which was fully equipped with American weapons and had air support. Moreover, the Americans also provided intelligence data to the Saudis,” Leonkov noted.
He added that the Houthis have an unknown number of ballistic and anti-ship missiles that could be used against American warships.
USA and UK on the night of January 12 was attacked More than 60 targets in 16 regions of the Houthi Ansarullah movement in Yemen. Explosions occurred in many major cities, and the airport in Sanaa came under intense bombardment. The American army reported that attacks were made with Tomahawk cruise missiles, and the British army reported that attacks were made with Paveway IV guided bombs.
US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the operation as a response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Yemen promised to respond “without hesitation”.
Previously in the USA saidWhether Houthi positions will be attacked repeatedly.