U.S. Precision Strike Kills Dozens of Houthis, Including Senior Leaders, in Yemen's Hodeidah
US warplanes carried out a targeted strike Sunday evening that eliminated dozens of Houthi militants, including high-ranking field commanders, during a secret meeting in Yemen's Al-Tuhayta of Hodeidah, according to local sources.
The attack destroyed a gathering of top Houthi operatives responsible for military operations, security coordination, and financial networks, dealing a significant blow to the Iran-backed group's command structure. Intelligence sources revealed the strike killed at least 70 militants, among them crucial commanders overseeing battlefield operations, communications, and funding streams.
The surgical precision of the attack, which successfully hit a concealed meeting location, demonstrates sophisticated U.S. intelligence penetration of Houthi security apparatus. The loss of key financial and operational leaders has caused immediate disruption to the militia's activities, with remaining commanders reportedly growing increasingly paranoid about continued American surveillance capabilities.
This operation represents the latest in a series of calibrated U.S. responses to ongoing Houthi attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea. Military analysts confirm Washington's strategy of systematically degrading the group's leadership and logistical networks through precision strikes remains in effect.