The Long War Journal
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck the Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa on September 25, targeting the Iran-backed terror group’s military and economic infrastructure. The Houthi-controlled health ministry claims that the strikes killed eight people and injured 142, but the IDF believes more Houthi fighters were killed. The airstrikes were a response to a Houthi drone that hit a shopping center in Eilat, Israel, injuring more than 20 people the day before. It was the third successful Houthi drone attack on Israel in September 2025.
The Israeli attack hit seven targets using about 20 jets and more than 65 munitions. The IDF released a target list that included “Houthi General Staff Command HQ, Security & Intelligence compounds, Military public relations HQ, Military camps where weapons & operatives.” The strikes also hit a power station.
