Pentagon Commits to ‘Overwhelming Lethal Force’ in Yemen Campaign
The Pentagon announced its commitment to use “overwhelming lethal force” in Yemen, resulting in significant casualties among Ansarallah leaders. The campaign exceeds previous efforts under the Biden administration, with recent airstrikes targeting key military sites. Reports indicate heightened military activity following an alleged attack on U.S. naval vessels by Ansarallah.
On Monday, the United States Department of Defense announced its commitment to employ “overwhelming lethal force” in Yemen, highlighting a recent military campaign that has resulted in the elimination of numerous senior figures associated with the Ansarallah group. The Pentagon emphasized that these operations are more extensive than those conducted during former President Joe Biden’s tenure.
The initial wave of airstrikes targeted over 30 sites, including training facilities, and led to the deaths of key commanders linked to Ansarallah’s drone initiatives. In addition to command structure losses, dozens of military personnel were reported killed. The Pentagon has signaled that operations will continue unless hostile actions cease, asserting, “The United States will continue its operations with the necessary intensity to achieve its objectives.”
Reports from al-Masirah TV, associated with Ansarallah, indicated new U.S. airstrikes in Yemen’s Hodeidah province. This development followed the group’s recent announcement of an attack on the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and its supporting warships in the northern Red Sea, involving 18 missile launches and a drone strike.
The intensified U.S. military efforts come after a comprehensive military operation initiated on Saturday, marking the largest scale of U.S. action in the Middle East since President Donald Trump’s administration began in January. The Yemeni Health Ministry reported at least 53 casualties as a result of these strikes.
The U.S. Department of Defense has escalated military operations in Yemen with a promise of overwhelming force, succeeding in targeting senior Ansarallah figures. This renewed campaign represents a significant amplification of military action compared to previous administrations, as the Pentagon plans to persist until the attacks from hostile entities cease. The ramifications of these operations have already resulted in a considerable loss of life, as reported by local health authorities.
Original Source: shafaq.com
