The death toll from air strikes carried out by the Saudi-led coalition on the outskirts of Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, has risen to 33, with at least 39 others injured, according to the Houthi-controlled health ministry.
Anis Al-Asbahi, a spokesperson for the ministry, confirmed the latest casualty figures in a statement published on social media platform X on Saturday, 7 November. He said the strikes targeted Al-Shariah village in Bani Hashish district, east of Sana’a, where several waves of aerial attacks were reportedly carried out.
According to Al-Asbahi, the bombardment damaged several residential buildings and roads in the village. The extent of the destruction prompted rescue operations as emergency teams worked to locate and assist those affected by the strikes.
The spokesperson said the number of fatalities increased as rescue efforts continued and casualty information was updated. At least 39 injured people had also been identified, although further details about their conditions were not immediately available.
Al-Asbahi also alleged that ambulance workers and members of civil defence teams were among those targeted during the attacks. Such allegations raise concerns about the safety of emergency personnel operating in areas affected by military operations, where access to injured civilians and the delivery of urgent medical assistance can become particularly difficult.
However, the claims have not been independently verified, and no detailed information was immediately available from independent sources regarding the identities of those killed or the precise extent of the damage.
The Saudi-led coalition had not issued an official statement addressing the reported strikes or the casualty figures at the time of publication. As a result, the circumstances surrounding the operation and the coalition’s intended targets remain unclear.
Yemen has endured years of armed conflict involving the internationally recognised government, the Houthi movement and regional powers. Saudi Arabia has played a leading role in the military coalition that intervened in the conflict in 2015 in support of the internationally recognised government, while the Houthis have maintained control over Sana’a and significant parts of the country.
The prolonged conflict has severely affected Yemen’s civilian population, damaging infrastructure, disrupting essential services and contributing to a major humanitarian crisis. Air strikes, ground fighting and restrictions on access to basic necessities have left millions of people dependent on humanitarian assistance.
The latest reported casualties in Bani Hashish add to concerns over civilian safety amid the continuing instability. With the death toll reaching 33 and at least 39 people injured, further clarification from the parties involved will be important in establishing the full circumstances of the attack.
