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The Bulgarian Army’s newspaper reported that the U.S. air campaign against the Houthis (Ansar Allah) in Yemen, which began in mid-March, has failed to achieve its objectives despite costing over a billion dollars. The report noted that the Houthis continue their attacks on American and Israeli ships and maintain their military capabilities with little sign of decline.
The paper stated that Washington now faces a serious strategic dilemma: either risk involvement in a perilous ground war amid Yemen’s complex terrain or implicitly acknowledge the failure of the world’s most powerful military against the resilience of the Houthis.
It pointed out that the Pentagon’s advanced technologies, including Tomahawk missiles and MQ-9 drones, have not prevented the Houthis from adapting and developing new tactics and methods.
Citing CNN, the report noted that Houthi leaders have suffered minimal damage from the airstrikes, while the U.S. campaign is beginning to run low on resources, prompting internal questions about the viability of continuing the operation.
It also highlighted that the Houthis have successfully decentralized their military deployments and moved equipment to mountainous areas that are difficult to target.
The newspaper stressed that the Houthis’ extensive experience from years of Saudi airstrikes has given them a high level of expertise in camouflage, maneuvering, and adapting to attacks—complicating the American strategy.
It explained that the rugged mountainous terrain and the Houthis’ effective ambush tactics make any ground intervention extremely risky.
The report concluded that the United States stands at a crossroads: either reinforce its faltering military strategy, engage in an open-ended ground war, or begin seeking a diplomatic solution that acknowledges the Houthis’ strength and growing influence in the region.
