Pentagon Reports Over 150 Civilians Killed in US Strikes on Houthis
A midday news bulletin reported that the Pentagon acknowledged over 150 civilians were killed during recent U.S. military strikes targeting Houthi positions in Yemen. The strikes are part of ongoing operations to degrade Houthi capabilities in the region. The high civilian death toll has sparked significant international concern regarding the conduct of aerial campaigns in Sanaa and other regions, marking one of the deadliest reported incidents for non-combatants in the conflict.
Date: August 13, 2026
Location: Sanaa, Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 150
Source: Euronews