Hours after President Donald Trump announced on his social media the decision to initiate military actions against the Houthis in the Middle East, the first bombings in Yemen were reported. The attack, in support of the United Kingdom, resulted in the deaths of nine civilians and left several people injured, according to the spokesperson for the Yemeni Ministry of Health, Anis al-Asbahi.
The shocking images of the bombings have generated various reactions on social media. Some internet users point out that the attacks mainly affect civilians and not so much the Houthis specifically, while others justify the military action in response to previous attacks by the organization against U.S. ships.
In videos shared on social media, columns of smoke can be seen among the buildings of the city of Sana'a, Yemen, as well as the presence of patrols and ambulances in the area. Some users have expressed concern about Israel's influence in the U.S. attack.
Trump, in his message, justified the military response as a measure to protect U.S. maritime, aerial, and naval assets, as well as to restore freedom of navigation in the region. However, the action has generated criticism and questions about the effectiveness and consequences of the bombings in Yemen.
The situation has led to the loss of civilian lives and has provoked an intense online debate about the legitimacy and implications of military actions in the region. Meanwhile, the international community remains vigilant to developments in this conflict.
