Houthi Forces Claim Saudi Airstrikes in Northern Yemen Resulted in 9 Deaths and 17 Injuries
Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, October 18 (Reporter Yin Zhao) - Sana'a reports: The Houthi-controlled Masirah TV reported on the 18th that a Saudi airstrike hit a residential building in the northern Yemeni province of Saada, resulting in at least 9 deaths and 17 injuries.
The report stated that the Saudi airstrike targeted residential homes in the Tawila area of the Sahar district in Saada province, with most casualties being women and children.
Saudi Arabia and the Saudi-led coalition have not yet responded to this incident.
Saada province is located in northern Yemen, bordering Saudi Arabia, and is a major stronghold of the Houthi forces. Recently, both Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have intensified their attacks against each other. Meanwhile, clashes between the Houthi forces and the Yemeni government troops have also become increasingly fierce on multiple fronts.
A Saudi airstrike targeted a residential area in Saada province, Yemen, on October 18, 2023, resulting in at least 9 deaths and 17 injuries, primarily among women and children. The attack reflects the escalating conflict between Saudi forces and Houthi militants in the region.
- Saudi airstrike hit a residential area in Saada province
- At least 9 people were killed and 17 injured
- Most casualties were women and children
- The strike occurred on October 18, 2023
- The area is a stronghold for Houthi forces