Saturday, April 26, 2025

The Cost of the Airstrikes on Houthis in Yemen

 ABC News published on 23 April 2025 an article titled "Houthis Shoot Down Growing Number of US Drones" by Luis Martinez.

This report quotes a US official as saying there have been about 750 US airstrikes against the Houthis since the beginning of Operation Rough Rider on 15 March.  This is a much higher number than other reporting.  The Houthis have shot down 6 Reaper drones during the same period and a seventh in early March.  Since US engagement against the Houthis began in October 2023, the Houthis have downed at least 15 Reapers.