• US airstrikes in Yemen have reportedly killed at least 123 people since mid-March, primarily targeting civilians.
• The Houthis claim to have shot down multiple US MQ-9 Reaper drones amid increased military operations.
• The strikes are part of a broader US campaign aimed at curtailing Houthi attacks related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
• On Sunday, a US strike killed six near a ceramics factory in Sanaa, according to Houthi reports.
• The Houthis vow to continue their military operations until Israel halts its actions in Gaza.

The ongoing US airstrike campaign in Yemen has reportedly killed at least 123 people, with health officials in Sanaa indicating that the majority of the casualties are civilians, including many women and children, since the campaign's escalation began mid-March. Furthermore, the strikes have caused injuries to approximately 247 others, highlighting the dire humanitarian impact of the military operations, according to Yemen’s Ministry of Health and reported by Al Jazeera.

The Houthi rebels claim that they shot down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Hajjah governorate, marking this as the fourth such incident in two weeks. Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree stated that the drone was targeted with a “locally manufactured missile,” suggesting that the rebels maintain some operational capability despite the US air campaign, as reported by Los Angeles Times.

The airstrike campaign has been fueled by the Houthis' threats to resume targeting vessels in the Red Sea and has resulted in extensive civilian casualties. A recent strike that hit a ceramics factory in Sanaa on Sunday killed six individuals and injured more than thirty. The local Houthi media aired footage of the aftermath, delineating the devastation caused, according to South China Morning Post.

Casualty reports reveal that the US strikes, which total over 200 since the campaign began, are considered by the Trump administration as essential for weakening the Houthi threat amidst a tumultuous regional context influenced by the Israel-Gaza conflict. Washington aims to disrupt Houthi operations that threaten maritime security in the region, as emphasized by ongoing military assessments reported by India Times.

The Houthis have maintained a steadfast rhetoric, declaring plans to continue their military efforts in support of Palestinian actions, despite the consequences of the US attacks. They insist that their operations aim to pressure Israel and the US regarding the ongoing conflict, with claims of missile attacks leading to alerts in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as reported by Al Jazeera.