US Commits War Crime in Yemen: Dozens Killed in Ras Isa Oil Port Airstrikes
Yemen’s authorities vowed that the massacre at Ras Isa will not go unpunished, emphasizing that such blatant acts of aggression will be met with a firm response
Yemen, PUREWILAYAH.COM - The Ras Isa oil port in northwest Hodeidah was severely damaged on Thursday following a series of United States airstrikes, marking one of the most intense escalations in the ongoing American military campaign against Yemen in recent weeks.
Civil defense teams are battling large fires still raging across the strategic facility following the bombardment. The port, vital to Yemen’s energy sector, has been rendered inoperable due to the extensive destruction.
Heavy Civilian Toll: 58 Killed, Over 120 Injured
According to Al-Masirah TV, citing the Health Office in Hodeidah, 58 individuals were martyred and another 126 wounded in the strikes. The death toll is expected to rise further due to the severity of many injuries and the ongoing search for missing persons.
Tragically, at least five emergency workers lost their lives while trying to extinguish the fires caused by the airstrikes.
Sanaa Government: ‘A Full-Fledged War Crime’
The government in Sanaa has strongly condemned the attack, calling it a “full-fledged war crime” and warning that the United States will face consequences.
“This crime once again proves that the American enemy deliberately targets civilian facilities and vital infrastructure,” read the official statement. “The justifications provided by the US are false and misleading.”
Yemen’s authorities vowed that the massacre at Ras Isa “will not go unpunished,” emphasizing that such blatant acts of aggression will be met with a firm response.
Yemen: US Escalation Will Not Deter Red Sea Operations
Despite the attacks, Sanaa reiterated that the American military escalation would not stop Yemen from supporting the Palestinian cause.
“We will continue our support operations, which have been 100% successful in preventing Israeli navigation in the Red Sea,” the government stated.
Yemen reaffirmed its legal right to self-defense and held Washington fully accountable for the consequences of its aggression in regional waters.
Renewed Bombardment as Fires Rage On
The assault on Ras Isa continued into early Friday, as US warplanes returned to bomb the already damaged facility northwest of Hodeidah. According to reports, emergency responders were again targeted, with more fatalities confirmed among those attempting to put out the fires.
This incident forms part of a broader pattern of intensified US airstrikes across Yemen, which have repeatedly hit civilian zones and vital infrastructure in various provinces.
Civilian Infrastructure Under Fire
The rising number of airstrikes has drawn sharp criticism for their devastating impact on civilian life. While the US maintains its campaign is focused on military sites linked to missile launches, Yemeni officials and residents insist that civilian areas are bearing the brunt.
Hospitals, schools, homes, and public roads have also suffered extensive damage, raising fears of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Yemen Stands Firm with Palestine
Amid the ongoing assaults, Yemen has remained resolute in its commitment to the Palestinian cause. Sanaa’s strategic operations in the Red Sea—successfully disrupting Israeli maritime routes—continue to be a source of national pride.
Yemen’s leadership has declared that the country will not abandon its regional stance or succumb to foreign pressure. The unwavering support for Palestine remains central to Yemen’s foreign policy, even as the US intensifies its military campaign.
The Ras Isa massacre symbolizes more than a military escalation—it underscores the human cost of foreign intervention and the resilience of a nation under siege. As fires burn and families mourn, Yemen stands firm in its struggle for sovereignty, its resistance to occupation, and its solidarity with the people of Palestine.(PW)
Source: Al-Mayadeen