The U.S. military launched 17 overnight airstrikes on Tuesday targeting various areas in Saada province, northern Yemen — a stronghold of the Houthi movement — local media reported Wednesday.

According to the Houthi-run SABA News Agency, the strikes hit eastern Saada and its surrounding areas. No official casualty figures or detailed damage reports have been released.

The airstrikes are part of an ongoing U.S. military campaign that began in mid-March 2025, following repeated Houthi attacks on international shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The U.S. has intensified its aerial operations in recent weeks, aiming to degrade the Houthis’ military capabilities.

The recent strikes reportedly targeted districts such as Sahar, Al-Salem, and Kitaf, as well as neighboring areas in Amran province. Saada, known for its mountainous terrain, is believed to house underground storage facilities and fortified positions used by the Houthis for military operations.