Explosions rock Sana’a

Mushroom clouds rose in the sky over Fag Atan, in western Sana’a, where the largest weapons caches are located.

April 20, 2015 03:39 pm | Updated November 28, 2021 09:54 am IST - SANA’A

Smoke rises during an airstrike on an Army weapons depot on a mountain overlooking Sana'a on Monday.

Smoke rises during an airstrike on an Army weapons depot on a mountain overlooking Sana'a on Monday.

Powerful explosions rocked the Yemeni capital, Sana’a, shattering windows and waking residents up, as Saudi led-airstrikes target suspected weapon caches and missiles held by the Houthi rebels.

Mushroom clouds rose in the sky over Fag Atan, in western Sana’a, where the largest weapons caches are located.

“The hanging ceiling and chandelier fell because of the explosions,” resident Mohammed Mohsen said.

Saudi Arabia and allied countries began launching airstrikes on March 26, hoping to roll back the Houthis, who seized Sana’a in September and have overrun large parts of the country.

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