DOHA, December 31. /TASS/. The capital of Yemen, Sana'a, which is controlled by the Houthi rebels from the Ansar Allah movement, has been subjected to airstrikes, the Al Masirah TV channel reported.
According to its information, two strikes were carried out on the complex, where the rebels' defense ministry is located. At least six more airstrikes were carried out on the "May 22" complex in the es-Saura area. As reported by the Al Arabiya TV channel, the attack was carried out by the US and British Air Forces.
With the conflict in the Gaza Strip escalating, the Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement announced that it would conduct strikes on Israeli territory and block pro-Israeli vessels from passing through the waters of the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait until Tel Aviv ceases its military operation in the Palestinian enclave. The Houthis have attacked dozens of civilian vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since mid-November of last year.
In response to Ansar Allah's actions, US officials announced the formation of an international coalition and the preparation of Operation Prosperity Guardian to ensure freedom of navigation and protection of ships in the Red Sea. As a result, UK and US forces began regularly attacking rebel military facilities in various provinces of Yemen.