Sanaa:In a devastating assault, Saudi airstrikes have turned Al-Shariya village in the Bani Hushaysh District of Sanaa Governorate into a scene of destruction and tragedy. The airstrikes targeted residential homes, leaving behind scenes of rubble, blood, and victims.
According to Yemen News Agency, the airstrikes did not cease with the initial attack. Instead, the aircraft returned to target the destroyed homes again while residents, media crews, and ambulance teams were on site attempting rescue operations. This systematic targeting obstructed humanitarian efforts and increased the number of civilian casualties.
On Saturday morning, Al-Shariya village was a peaceful rural community until the Saudi airstrikes struck. Six homes were targeted and completely destroyed, leading to a tragic loss of life. The Ministry of Health and Environment reported that 72 civilians were affected, with 33 confirmed dead, including women and children, and 39 wounded.
Eyewitnesses from the district confirmed that the airstrikes targeted civilian areas with no military presence nearby, leading to a wave of condemnation from various circles. Local authorities, political entities, and human rights organizations have called on international bodies to address the continued targeting of unarmed civilians.
The local authorities held the United Nations and the Security Council responsible for the ongoing violence due to their silence. They emphasized the need for international intervention to prevent further massacres and expressed the determination of the Yemeni people to defend themselves and their homeland.
Despite the harsh conditions and scarcity of resources, the local community demonstrated remarkable resilience and solidarity, responding quickly to the catastrophe by aiding the injured and recovering bodies from the rubble. This tragedy has further united the people, strengthening their resolve against the ongoing aggression.
