Sanaa: An explosion near Sanaa’s Old City in Yemen has sparked controversy, with the US military claiming it was caused by a misfired Houthi missile and not an American strike.
The incident took place on Sunday near the UNESCO-listed heritage site, killing at least 12 people and injuring 30, according to health officials in Houthi-controlled areas. The blast raised alarm due to its proximity to the ancient district, a globally recognized cultural landmark.
The US Central Command spokesperson, Dave Eastburn, stated that while the casualties and destruction reported by Houthis are likely accurate, the nearest US attack was nearly five kilometers away. He added that the US believes the explosion was the result of a Houthi air defence missile, citing local video footage showing Arabic writing on missile fragments.
So far, no independent evidence has been provided to confirm this claim.
Since March 15, over 200 people have died as the Trump administration ramps up its offensive in Yemen, raising concerns over the growing humanitarian toll and the safety of cultural sites in the conflict zones.
