Saudi airstrikes in Yemen killed and wounded civilians, including women and children, Houthis say
Saudi airstrikes in Yemen killed and wounded civilians, including women and children, Houthis say Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said Saudi attacks in Yemen on Sunday killed and wounded several people, including women and children. “The Saudi Air Force carried out 119 airstrikes in the past 24 hours, hitting civilian targets in the capital, Sanaa, and the provinces of Taiz, Saada,…
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the Saudi Air Force conducted 119 airstrikes over a 24-hour period, hitting civilian targets in Sanaa and the provinces of Taiz, Saada, Marib, Lahj, Al-Bayda, and Ibb. According to Middle East Eye, Saree said these attacks killed and wounded several people, including women and children, bringing the total number of Saudi attacks since the escalation to 2,177.
France 24 reports that Saudi Arabia extended the closure of the international airport in Riyadh on Monday following drone and missile attacks by the Houthis. A separate attack on Saturday resulted in 13 deaths and over 300 injuries, marking a significant escalation in the war.
Former Jordanian information minister Samih Maaytah told Ajel English that the Houthis target civilian sites because they are unable to cause major military harm to Saudi Arabia.
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