Local Editor
Warplanes from the Saudi-led coalition have bombed the Old City of Sana’a, destroying several of its ancient tower houses - the latest blow to Yemen’s rich cultural heritage during 16 months of war.
The airstrike was one of several aimed at the headquarters of the internal security service of the Houthi Ansarullah revolutionaries, which is in the heart of the Old City. The area boasts thousands of 11th-century earthen towers, most of which are still inhabited, and was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1986.
Saudi Arabia began its deadly campaign against Yemen in late March 2015. The strikes were meant to undermine the Houthi Ansarullah movement and restore power to fugitive former president Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi.
About 10,000 people have been killed and over 16,000 injured since Riyadh launched the airstrikes. The Saudi aggression has also taken a heavy toll on Yemen’s facilities and infrastructure.
Source: News Agencies, Edited by Website Team
