Mortar Bomb

Mortar Bomb event in Sadah, Qatabir area, Yemen on Mon 29th July 2019

29th July 2019

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On July 29, a Saudi-led coalition air raid was reported on Al-Thabit market in Qatabir border district of Sadah governorate, northwestern Yemen, killing 13 citizens and injuring 23 others. Coalition sources denied the allegations, claiming instead that it was Houthi forces who had fired mortar shells into the market. A 14th civilian later died of his injuries.

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Sadah ( Qatabir area )

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