The US Department of Defense has formally notified the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding the human cost of its military campaign in Yemen. According to a 12-page internal assessment, US air strikes conducted over the past year resulted in 153 civilian deaths and 243 injuries.

These operations were carried out under a directive from President Donald Trump, who ordered the American military to begin bombing Houthi-controlled areas in March. While the report provides specific figures regarding civilian casualties, it serves as an official acknowledgment of the impact of these strikes on the local population. The disclosure follows increased scrutiny regarding the scope and nature of US military involvement in the ongoing conflict in Yemen.

While the report provides a clear tally of casualties, it does not detail the specific circumstances or the strategic justification for each individual strike that resulted in these deaths. The document was shared with lawmakers on Monday, marking a significant step in the transparency of military actions in the region. The Pentagon has not yet provided further comment on how these figures might influence future military strategy or potential policy changes regarding the engagement in Yemen.