Death toll rises to 44 in attacks around Yemen's capital Sana'a

Source: Global Times
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On the morning of the 9th local time, according to the latest figures released by the health department of the Houthi armed forces in Yemen, airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition on the outskirts of the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, on the 7th have resulted in 44 deaths and 40 injuries.

The Houthi-controlled Masirah TV reported on the 7th that the village of Shar'iya in the Beni Hushesh area, east of the Yemeni capital Sana'a, was targeted by Saudi warplanes that day, destroying several residential buildings and causing dozens of casualties. The report also stated that Saudi warplanes subsequently launched several more airstrikes, targeting rescue personnel and bombing the roads leading to the village. (Reporter Zhang Yuchen from the Central Broadcasting Station)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
44 dead, 40 injured
Activity
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes targeting residential areas
Location
Sana'a · Bani Hushaysh · Yemen
Unit
Saudi-led coalition
Time
7th of the month
Equipment
fighter jets
Summary

Saudi-led coalition airstrikes struck residential areas in Bani Hushaysh, Yemen, on the 7th of the month, resulting in 44 deaths and 40 injuries. The attacks destroyed multiple homes and targeted rescue workers and access roads to the village. The airstrikes were confirmed by local health authorities and media reports.

Key Facts
  • Saudi-led coalition airstrikes occurred on the 7th of the month.
  • 44 people were reported dead and 40 injured due to the airstrikes.
  • The airstrikes targeted the village of Shahriah in Bani Hushaysh, east of Sana'a.
  • Several residential buildings were destroyed during the attacks.
  • Rescue personnel were also targeted in subsequent airstrikes.