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Houthi Rebels Report at Least 33 Killed in Saudi-Led Airstrike

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Houthi Rebels Report at Least 33 Killed in Saudi-Led Airstrike
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Houthi-run media in Yemen report that a Saudi-led airstrike killed at least 33 people, including women and children, in Al-Shaariya city.

  • A Saudi-led airstrike in Al-Shaariya city, east of Sana'a, killed at least 33 people including women and children.
  • The Houthi-operated Saba news agency reported that 39 people were injured in the attack.
  • The Saudi-led coalition has not yet commented on the airstrike.
  • The recent escalation follows the collapse of a ceasefire after Saudi Arabia intercepted an Iranian aircraft at Sana'a airport.
  • In response to the resumption of hostilities, the Houthis have targeted Abha airport and Saudi oil vessels in the Red Sea.
  • An attack on a market in Taiz province on Friday left 30 people dead, with conflicting claims of responsibility.
  • The United Nations reports that resumed fighting has killed over 1,600 people and displaced more than 300,000.
  • Senior Houthi leader Mahdi al-Mashat has threatened retaliatory action against the recent attacks.