Yemen's Houthi spokesperson, Mohammed Abdulsalam, said the country would continue to defend itself after several U.S. strikes targeted facilities in the capital Sanaa on Tuesday.

U.S. Navy ships and aircraft targeted a Houthi command and control facility and advanced conventional weapon production and storage facilities that included missiles and uncrewed aerial vehicles, the Central Command said.

US and UK warplanes launch airstrikes in Yemen, targeting key locations. Houthis retaliate by downing an MQ-9 drone in response.- Watch Video on English Oneindia