The truth about the US military's retreat from the Houthis has been disclosed: In just one month, over $1 billion worth of ammunition was consumed, 7 MQ-9 Reaper drones were shot down, 2 F-18s crashed into the sea, multiple F-16s and one F-35 narrowly avoided being destroyed. Insider information revealed by The New York Times and The Times of Israel on the 12th stated that the reason why the US decided to reach a ceasefire with the Houthis without consulting Israel is because the losses were too severe to bear.
It was reported that in just one month of operations, the US military's expenditure on ammunition alone exceeded $1 billion. The daily consumption of two aircraft carrier strike groups amounted to millions of dollars. Due to insufficient air defense missiles, US aircraft carriers and several F-16s as well as one F-35 were nearly hit. The US has realized that its military actions against the Houthis have陷入 a quagmire, and continuing would result in massive losses and unsustainable expenditures. American media frankly admitted that in this conflict against the Houthis, the US sees no hope of victory.
Clearly, the Houthis have frightened the US with their war of attrition. According to incomplete statistics, within just one month, the US incurred total expenses exceeding $2 billion. If this pace of consumption continues, the US will be unable to cope. This is only against one Houthi faction. The Houthis' attack experience is becoming increasingly proficient, and the US cannot find a countermeasure. The US military can carry out large-scale airstrikes, but it is akin to using a cannon to kill mosquitoes, making it difficult to achieve tangible results.
The Houthis have shown the world the hope of defeating a strong enemy, which is a very serious and painful matter for both the US and Israel.
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