Tribal leaders in Yemen reported on Thursday, August 9, that an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition in northern Yemen hit a school bus. The attack occurred in the market of Dahyan in the northern province of Saada. According to the Associated Press, reports indicate that at least 20 people, including children, were killed in the attack and 35 others were injured. However, a German news agency quoted a Houthi health official stating that the death toll was at least 39, most of whom were children. The International Committee of the Red Cross also announced on Twitter that hospitals under its supervision in this region of Yemen received dozens of dead and wounded. The committee emphasized that under international law, parties involved are obligated to protect civilians. According to Agence France-Presse, the coalition led by Saudi Arabia confirmed the airstrike by its forces in northern Yemen on Thursday afternoon, stating that the target of the attack was missile launch sites. The statement added that this attack was 'a lawful military action' in retaliation for the Houthi missile attack on the city of Jazan on Wednesday. The statement referred to the Houthi missile launch into Saudi territory that occurred on Wednesday, which resulted in one death and 11 injuries. The Saudi official news agency previously reported that Saudi forces intercepted a Houthi missile in the air. Reports indicate that shrapnel from this missile caused the death of a Yemeni resident in the city of Jazan and injured 11 others. Reuters noted that a Houthi-affiliated media outlet had earlier reported missile fire towards the industrial city of Jazan in Saudi Arabia. The Houthis, who are supported by Iran and control the capital and a large part of western Yemen, have launched dozens of missiles into Saudi territory in recent months, but most have been intercepted by Saudi air defenses. Since the Arab coalition entered the Yemeni conflict to restore power to Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the country’s legitimate president, at least ten thousand people have been killed. The United Nations describes the situation in Yemen as a 'humanitarian catastrophe.'
Airstrike on School Bus in Yemen Following Houthi Rocket Attacks
An airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen hit a school bus, resulting in numerous casualties, primarily among children. The attack was reportedly a retaliation for Houthi missile strikes on Saudi Arabia. This incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the impact of the conflict on civilians.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
An airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition hit a school bus in northern Yemen, resulting in numerous casualties, primarily children. The strike was in retaliation for a Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia.
- The airstrike occurred in the market of Dahyan in Saada province.
- The coalition claimed the strike targeted missile launch sites used by Houthis.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Yemen conflict began in 2014 when the Houthis took control of the capital, leading to a Saudi-led intervention in 2015. The war has caused a severe humanitarian crisis.
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