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Explosion hits Yemeni capital Sanaa in airstrike
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Explosion hits Yemeni capital Sanaa in airstrike

An airstrike targeted Yemen's capital Sanaa early Wednesday, causing a heavy explosion heard as far as Amran province. No casualty details yet.

Published on 5 August 2026

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Explosion hits Yemeni capital Sanaa in airstrike

An explosion rocked Yemen's capital Sanaa early Wednesday, according to local sources cited by al-Masirah. The blast was reportedly caused by an airstrike, with warplanes flying over the city at the time. The sound of the explosion was heard as far away as Amran province to the north, residents said.

No immediate details were available on the precise target of the airstrike, nor on any casualties or damage. The sources did not specify who carried out the strike, but Yemen has been the scene of a prolonged conflict involving Saudi-led coalition forces and Houthi rebels, who control Sanaa.

The incident adds to the ongoing volatility in the region, where airstrikes have been a recurring feature. The Houthi-run al-Masirah TV often reports on such attacks, which are part of the broader Yemeni crisis that has drawn in regional and international actors.

According to Mehr News, the report by al-Masirah highlighted the airstrike and the resulting explosion, but further details remain scarce. The situation in Yemen continues to be a major humanitarian and security concern, with frequent attacks on civilian infrastructure and populated areas.

Source: Mehr News — Read original story

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