US Strike Yemen: The US Air Force has launched a major attack against Iran-backed Houthi extremists in Yemen, in which their weapons storage facilities have been targeted. This attack was carried out in Yemen in the early morning of Thursday (October 17) local time. The Air Force has used B-2 Spirit bomber in the attack, which has been deployed in Yemen for the first time. B-2 Spirit is considered to be America’s most dangerous stealth bomber. It targeted Houthi militants’ stockpiles of bombs and military weapons, which were used by the Houthis to attack ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
According to CNN’s report, this attack was carried out alone by the US Central Command, whereas earlier Britain was also involved in American operations in Yemen. This attack has come at a time when there is increased tension in the area, where there is a war going on between Israel and Iran. During this time, Israel is continuously attacking Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
At the same time, the video related to the attacks carried out by the US Air Force on Houthi positions on Thursday is also becoming increasingly viral on social media, which has been posted from an X page named @donco970.
US Central Command Conducts Multiple Strikes on “Underground #houthi Weapons Facilities” Using B-2 Bombers
US Air Force B-2 bombers conducted “precision strikes” against five underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of #Yemen pic.twitter.com/SoebyuItHM— donco (@donco970) October 17, 2024
Features of B-2 Spirit Bomber
The specialty of the B-2 Spirit bomber is its stealth technology and ability to drop large quantities of bombs. This bomber can carry both nuclear and conventional weapons. It can complete a journey of up to 9600 kilometers in one go. Because of this it can reach anywhere in the world. The B-2 Spirit bomber has a total of four engines, which has the capacity to carry a payload of up to 18,000 kg. Two pilots fly it together.