An explosion at a gas station in an area controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen has left at least 15 dead. Health officials from this Iran-backed rebel group announced on Sunday, January 13, that the incident occurred on Saturday in the 'Bayda' province, with 67 others injured, 40 of whom are in critical condition. The statement did not disclose the cause of the explosion but mentioned that the search for missing persons is ongoing. Published images indicate a widespread fire and thick smoke rising from the gas station, as well as several vehicles burning at the scene. Last week, Houthi rebels attacked the village of Hanak al-Masoud in the al-Qurayshiah area of the same province and looted it. The internationally recognized Yemeni government, supported by the United Nations, stated that the Houthi rebels entered residents' homes after a week of siege and shelling of this village, looting people's property and killing and detaining several individuals. No official report on the casualties from the Houthi attack on this village has been released, but Muammar al-Eryani, the information minister of the Yemeni government, described the incident as 'horrific,' stating that, in addition to looting and destruction of property, several residents, including women and children, lost their lives in the Houthi attack. Riyadh al-Dabi, a human rights activist, told the Associated Press that dozens of villagers were detained by the Houthis, and the U.S. embassy in Yemen condemned the attack, stating: 'The slaughter and unjust detentions of innocent Yemeni people by Houthi terrorists deprive this country of peace and a brighter future.' The civil war in Yemen began in 2014 when Houthi rebels took control of Sana'a, the capital, and large parts of northern Yemen. A coalition led by Saudi Arabia entered the war against the Houthis in March 2015, but their efforts to defeat this Iranian proxy group have been unsuccessful. The Yemeni civil war has resulted in over 150,000 casualties among military and civilians and has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Dozens Killed and Injured Due to Gas Station Explosion in Houthi-Controlled Area of Yemen
A gas station explosion in Houthi-controlled Yemen has killed at least 15 and injured 67, with many in critical condition. The incident follows recent Houthi attacks on local villages, raising concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen. This situation highlights the instability in the region and the impact of the Houthi conflict on civilians.
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📰 What Happened
An explosion at a gas station in Houthi-controlled Bayda province in Yemen killed at least 15 people and injured 67 others. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and the incident follows recent Houthi attacks on local villages.
- The explosion resulted in 15 deaths and 67 injuries, with 40 critically injured.
- The incident occurred in a region recently affected by Houthi attacks on villages.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Yemeni civil war began in 2014 when Houthi rebels took control of the capital, leading to a Saudi-led intervention in 2015. The conflict has caused a severe humanitarian crisis.
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