19 Civilians killed, wounded in Saudi airstrikes on Saada

YemenExtra

M.A.

Saudi-led coalition fighter jets waged on Tuesday an airstrike on a house of citizen in Sahar district of Yemen’s northern province of Saada, which resulted in several civilian casualties, a security official told YemenExtra.

The airstrike hit the citizen’s home in Hafsain area of Sahar district.

The fighter jets resumed hitting the same district, targeting rescuers, who rushed to save the victims, bringing the victims’ number to 19 dead and wounded.

The death toll is likely to increase due to sustained serious injuries, the official said.

Al-Maseera TV channel’s crew, who was covering the rescuing operation, survived the attack, the official added.

Moreover, the coalition warplanes waged two raids on Al-Azhoor and Shuaaib areas in Razeh district, and another one on an arboretum of the agriculture office in Al-Anad area based in Sahar district.

On the other hand, Saudi missile and artillery shelling targeted Al-Boqaa and Al-Ashaikh areas in the bordering district of Monabeh, damaging citizens’ property and homes.