U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians last year, Pentagon says
Summary
The Pentagon reported that U.S. military actions killed 153 civilians and injured over 240 in Yemen during 2025, mainly from three airstrikes targeting the Houthi militia. These numbers do not include civilian casualties from U.S. airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, which are linked to anti-drug trafficking operations.Key Facts
- In 2025, U.S. military airstrikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians and injured 243.
- The strikes were part of Operation Rough Rider targeting the Iran-backed Houthi militia.
- The deadliest airstrikes occurred near Sanaa, Ras Isa Port, and Saada in Yemen.
- The Pentagon's civilian death count relies on intelligence and reports, without on-site investigations.
- U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, aimed at drug traffickers, caused about 120 civilian deaths last year and 95 this year.
- Some legal experts question the legality of these boat strikes, as they may violate rules against targeting civilians.
- The Pentagon’s office dedicated to reducing civilian harm is facing budget and staffing cuts.
- Civilian deaths from U.S. military operations dropped significantly after Afghanistan withdrawal but increased again with the Yemen campaign.
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