Yemen Civil War: 2026-04-06

Yemeni military claims that the number of US aircraft destroyed or damaged during the attempt to rescue the crew of a downed F-15 fighter has risen to nine, including one A-10 attack aircraft, two Black Hawk helicopters and four other aircraft. The statement described the rescue operation as a significant failure for US forces.

Yemeni Armed Forces confirmed ballistic missile strikes targeting Israeli sites in the Tel Aviv (Jaffa) area, carried out in a joint operation with Iranian and Lebanese Hezbollah forces. The statement described the attacks as part of a gradual escalation. Yemeni forces also confirmed a fifth military operation targeting Lod Airport in the Jaffa area.