Pentagon reviews Yemen strike deaths

Pentagon reviews Yemen strike deaths

A Pentagon review concluded that three U.S. strikes in Yemen in April 2025 killed 153 civilians and injured 243 others. The assessment, submitted to Congress as part of the annual civilian casualty report, said the attacks more likely than not caused civilian harm.

The review focused on strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in and around Sanaa and at Ras Isa port. The deadliest strike was at Ras Isa, where 80 people were killed and 171 wounded. The findings were based on U.S. intelligence, imagery, and open-source reporting.

Key Events

  • A Pentagon assessment found that U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians and wounded 243 in 2025.
  • All of the civilian casualties were linked to three U.S. strikes in Yemen in April 2025.
  • The review said the strikes more likely than not caused civilian harm.
  • The deadliest strike hit Ras Isa port, killing 80 people and injuring 171.
  • The report examined strikes in and around Sanaa and at Ras Isa port using intelligence, imagery, and open-source reporting.