U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians last year, Pentagon says

TL;DR

A Pentagon report indicates 153 civilians were killed and 243 injured during Operation Rough Rider in Yemen last year.
The military did not conduct on-site investigations for its casualty assessments, relying on intelligence and public reporting.
The report excludes casualties from controversial strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific oceans.
The Pentagon's Civilian Protection Center of Excellence has seen its staff reduced to nine full-time employees, a significant drop from 40.
Budget and staffing cuts are also affecting the broader U.S. military program for civilian harm mitigation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed a desire to focus on 'lethality' and has criticized military lawyers.
The military's commitment to limiting civilian harm is questioned amidst these cuts and policy shifts.

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