Yemen: 33 killed, 39 injured in Saudi airstrikes near Sanaa
What's the story
At least 33 people were killed and 39 others injured in Saudi airstrikes on a village near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday. The Houthi-run Saba news agency reported the incident. This attack is one of the deadliest since hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi group resumed in July.
Attack details
Most casualties were women and children
The Houthi-run health ministry said the airstrikes targeted residential buildings in Bani Hushaysh, a Houthi stronghold east of Sanaa.
Most of the casualties were women and children.
Abdul-Aziz al-Dailami, director of Sehatuna hospital in Sanaa, confirmed that several people are still believed to be trapped under the rubble.
Ongoing investigation
Investigation launched into airstrikes
Saudi Arabia's center for International communication is currently investigating the reports of the airstrikes.
The latest escalation has ended a United Nations-brokered truce from 2022, which had largely stopped hostilities between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthis.
Since fighting resumed, Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities.
Escalating hostilities
Conflict has intensified since the UN-brokered truce in 2022
In retaliation, Saudi forces have been conducting airstrikes in Yemen to support pro-government Yemeni groups.
The conflict has intensified since the UN-brokered truce in 2022, which had largely brought an end to hostilities between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis, who control Sanaa.
The situation remains tense as investigations into the latest airstrikes continue.