The US has recently lost seven Reaper drones in Yemen, valued at over $200 million, due to heightened attacks by the Houthi armed group. These losses occurred between late March and late April, indicating the Houthis' increased capabilities against US aircraft. Civilian casualties have surged as US strikes intensify, marking a strategic shift in the Trump administration's approach toward targeting key Houthi figures rather than just infrastructure. The Houthis assert that they will halt their attacks if a ceasefire is reached regarding the conflict involving Israel.
Dozens of civilians have been reported killed in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen since March 15 after US President Donald Trump ordered daily strikes against the group.
The Houthis have targeted mainly Israeli, US and British ships passing through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in protest against Israel's war on Gaza.
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