Airstrikes on a village near Sanaa kill 22 people, a Houthi official says
A Houthi official said airstrikes hit the village of al-Shariya near Sanaa, Yemen's capital, and killed at least 22 people. The toll could not be independently verified.
- 01Airstrikes hit al-Shariya, a village near Sanaa, Yemen's capital.
- 02At least 22 people were killed, according to a Houthi official.
- 03Many of the dead were women and children, the report says.
- 04The report ties the attack to a rapid escalation after the collapse of a truce.
Airstrikes hit the village of al-Shariya near Sanaa, killing at least 22 people, a Houthi official said on November 7. The toll could not be independently verified.
What happened
The strikes caused numerous deaths and injuries in the village, close to Yemen's capital. The report says many of the casualties were women and children. It does not identify who carried out the strikes.
Why it matters
The report describes the attack as part of a rapid escalation in Yemen's ongoing civil war, after the collapse of a truce. A renewed conflict raises humanitarian concerns for civilians and adds to political uncertainty in the country. The figure of 22 dead comes from the Houthi official alone.
What to watch next
The report gives no further details. Confirmation of the toll, the identity of those responsible and any response from the parties to the conflict remain open questions.
Sources:economictimes.indiatimes.com
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