Saudi-led Coalition Says Its Warplanes Attacked Targets In Sanaa, Neutralized Houthis’ Offensive Capabilities
The Saudi-led coalition announced on May 30 that its warplanes had attacked “legitimate military targets” of the Houthis in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa in the framework of a “special operation.”
According to a statement released by the coalition, the special aerial operation is aimed at “neutralizing the Houthis’ capabilities to carry out hostile acts” in order to “insure regional and international security and stability.”
“The operation is in accordance with international and humanitarian law … We have taken all measures to protect civilians,” the statement, which was released by the al-Arabiya TV, reads.
The Yemeni al-Masirah TV confirmed that Saudi-led coalition carried out a series of airstrikes on Sanaa in the early morning. However, the pro-Houthis channel claimed that the airstrikes targeted residential areas in the city, causing material damage.
Earlier this month, the Saudi-led coalition carried out a similar “special operation” and stuck several targets inside Sanaa. As a result, more than 70 civilians, including Russian citizens, were killed or injured.
The coalition claims that these aerial operations have neutralized a large part of the Houthis’ offensive capabilities. However, the Yemeni rebel group is still attacking targets inside Saudi Arabia with armed drones and rockets on a regular basis.
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