US Prepares for Massive Airstrikes Against Yemen; B-2s Deployed in Indian Ocean
The US military has stationed B-2 bombers at its airbase on Diego Garcia. In addition to the B-2 bombers, there are also ten KC-135R refueling aircraft and three C-17 transport aircraft at the base.
The US military has declared the skies over Diego Garcia island a no-fly zone (NOTAM). This restriction will remain in effect until May 1.
In addition to the deployment of seven B-2 bombers on Diego Garcia Island, the USS Carl Vinson strike group has also transitioned from the western Pacific Ocean to the Arabian Sea, with an expected arrival in early April.
Diego Garcia Island is located 3,400 kilometers from Yemen and has served as the primary base for US strategic bombers during previous operations in West Asia and Central Asia.
This deployment aims to intensify airstrikes on Yemen. The current inability and limitations of the US and European naval fleets stationed in the Red Sea, along with the Israeli army’s constraints, have prompted the decision to send B-2s and additional naval forces to the region.
This situation will make it more challenging for Yemeni forces to respond to the escalating US military activities. Consequently, the volume of airstrikes against Yemen is expected to increase.
The increased tensions with the US will make it more difficult for the Yemeni army to respond effectively. In fact, Yemen has limited options for responding to the US. The Yemeni army currently lacks the capability to launch military operations against the Diego Garcia Air Base due to its inadequate weaponry. However, if this base is involved in carrying out attacks against Yemen, the Yemeni forces might consider targeting other US bases in West Asia and Africa.
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