US airstrike kills at least 68 in Yemen's Saada

Multiple sources report that a US airstrike hit a migrant detention center in Saada, Yemen, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens more, according to Houthi-affiliated media. The US military has not issued an immediate comment on the incident, maintaining its policy of not disclosing operational specifics and citing operational security. The strike is part of Operation Rough Rider, an ongoing US campaign targeting Houthi rebels, who have launched attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. The incident has drawn renewed criticism from activists and raised concerns about civilian casualties, particularly among African migrants transiting through Yemen en route to Saudi Arabia. Footage from the aftermath shows significant destruction and casualties, though independent confirmation of the death toll remains pending. Despite ongoing US strikes, the Houthis continue their operations, while the US claims a reduction in the rebels' attack capabilities.