Skip to main contentSkip to navigationSkip to navigation Print subscriptions Search jobs Europe edition Australia edition International edition The Guardian - Back to homeThe Guardian Show moreHide expanded menu View all News Climate crisis Environment Global development View all Opinion The Guardian view Opinion videos View all Sport Rugby union View all Culture Art & design View all Lifestyle Health & fitness Home & garden Search input google-search Print subscriptions Search jobs Digital Archive Guardian Licensing Live events The Guardian app Newsletters Today's paper Inside the Guardian Guardian Weekly Corrections Search input google-search Search jobs Digital Archive Guardian Licensing Live events Middle East Global development Middle East and north Africa Large blast hit Sana'a as Israel strikes Yemeni capital – video Israeli strikes hit the Yemeni capital Sana'a in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel. Video footage uploaded to social media showed multiple blasts occurring in Sanaa with thick plumes of black smoke rising. The Israeli military confirmed strikes on Yemen's capital. The Israeli military said the targets included a military compound housing the presidential palace, two power plants and a fuel storage site. The Houthi-controlled Saba news agency said the strikes killed at least six people and injured close to 100 people. Israeli strikes hit Yemen’s capital in retaliation for earlier missile attacks Source: Reuters & AP Mon 25 Aug 2025 02.31 CEST Explore more on these topics Middle East and north Africa Israel-Gaza war Most viewed Most viewed Middle East Global development Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morningSign up for our email Complaints & corrections Work for us Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms & conditions All writers Digital newspaper archive Tax strategy Newsletters Advertise with us Search UK jobs Accessibility settings Back to top © 2025 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. (dcr)