Friday, October 18, 2024

US Bombers Target Houthi Weapon Sites in Yemen

The Pentagon says the US has carried out what it called "precision strikes" against five weapons storage locations in parts of Yemen controlled by the Houthi group.

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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on U.S. Airstrikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen
www.defense.gov

... Today, U.S. military forces, including U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers, conducted precision strikes against five hardened underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. U.S. forces targeted several of the Houthis' underground facilities housing various weapons components of types that the Houthis have used to target civilian and military vessels throughout the region.

This was a unique demonstration of the United States' ability to target facilities that our adversaries seek to keep out of reach, no matter how deeply buried underground, hardened, or fortified. The employment of U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit long-range stealth bombers demonstrate U.S. global strike capabilities to take action against these targets when necessary, anytime, anywhere.

For over a year, the Iran-backed Houthis, Specially Designated Global Terrorists, have recklessly and unlawfully attacked U.S. and international vessels transiting the Red Sea, the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis' illegal attacks continue to disrupt the free flow of international commerce, threaten environmental catastrophe, and put innocent civilian lives and U.S. and partner forces' lives at risk.

At the direction of President Biden, I authorized these targeted strikes to further degrade the Houthis' capability to continue their destabilizing behavior and to protect and defend U.S. forces and personnel in one of the world's most critical waterways.

Again, the United States will not hesitate to take action to defend American lives and assets; to deter attacks against civilians and our regional partners; and to protect freedom of navigation and increase the safety and security in these waterways for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels. ...




#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-10-17 02:16 AM

It takes presidential authorization to air strike known weapon storage sites during an active conflict draining the Navy's resources.

No ------- way the Houthis can be effective suppressed that way.

#2 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2024-10-17 04:31 PM

#3

How many tankers do you think it took to make this happen?

#3 | Posted by madbomber at 2024-10-18 12:52 AM

I think the last time the US hit the Houthis in Yemen the B-1s took off from Rapid City in South Dakota.

#4 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-10-18 01:06 AM

Questions Linger Over Australia's Role In B-2 Spirit Strikes On Yemen
www.twz.com

... The U.S. Air Force used air bases in Australia to support the strikes on Houthi weapons bunkers in Yemen by B-2 stealth bombers earlier this week. At this point, there is some confusion as to whether B-2s were among the aircraft that used Australian bases, but USAF tankers likely supported the bombers, launching refueling operations from Australian soil. You can read our initial coverage and analysis of the B-2 strikes in Yemen here. Regardless, the development reflects the expanding military and strategic alliance between the United States and Australia, which has included upgrades for Australian air bases, specifically to better accommodate U.S. bombers.

The Australian Department of Defense has confirmed that Australian support for the U.S. strikes on Yemen on the night of October 16/17 did include "access and overflight for U.S. aircraft in northern Australia."

A report from Australia's national broadcaster ABC stated that "A remote Northern Territory air base has been used as a staging post for this week's major U.S. airstrike on underground Houthi weapons stores in Yemen."

This could point to Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, a remote installation south of Darwin, ...



#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-10-18 09:02 PM

#2 | Posted by sitzkrieg

Huh? During an active conflict, hitting the weapon storage sites is a priority. Logistics wins wars.

#6 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2024-10-19 02:22 PM

Y'all as usual are missing the point of this mission.

It wasn't to just knock out some Houthies ammo depot

This was a SoF to whom?

#7 | Posted by oneironaut at 2024-10-19 03:24 PM

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U.S. military forces, including U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers, conducted precision strikes against five hardened underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

About time, after two Israeli strikes took out the fuel tankers and surface launchers, and immobilized the ports where Houthis were receiving Iranian munitions used to attack Red Sea shipping routes and US and UK Navy ships, swatting Houthis' missiles and drones with expensive AA missiles.

Adapted from Iran's motto "Death to Israel, Death to America", Houthis official slogan makes their priorities more clear: "Allah is the Greatest, Death to America, Death to Israel, A Curse Upon the Jews, Victory to Islam" since Hussein al-Houthi used it in 2000.

Nice opportunity for a first real practice run for B-2s, like THAAD installation in Israel, and a [not so] subtle message to Iran that the "hardened underground" nuclear facilities they constructed to prevent Israel from demolishing the sites - since Israel has no "heavy" bombers in their arsenal, only F-15i, F-16i and F-35i planes - may not be as "impenetrable" as they tout. It's safe to assume that IAF will eliminate S-300s defending Iran's nuclear sites in their first round of response.

Red Sea/Gulf of Aden shipping insurance and crude prices have already come down significantly as a result of these strikes. Also helps Israel by reducing potential "incoming" from Yemen, in addition to sharp reduction of rockets and drones from Hamas, and still working on Hezbollah, before turning their attention to the "Octopus" Iran.
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#8 | Posted by CutiePie at 2024-10-20 04:49 PM

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At the direction of President Biden, I authorized these targeted strikes to further degrade the Houthis' capability to continue their destabilizing behavior and to protect and defend U.S. forces and personnel in one of the world's most critical waterways.

#2 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2024-10-17 04:31 PM
It takes presidential authorization to air strike known weapon storage sites during an active conflict draining the Navy's resources. No ------- way the Houthis can be effective suppressed that way.

LOL
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#9 | Posted by CutiePie at 2024-10-21 10:07 PM

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