Yemeni medical officials say a big explosion at a warehouse in the capital killed at least seven children in nearby schools and wounded over 50 people, including schoolchildren. The rebels say an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition targeted the warehouse and damaged nearby schools. (Hani Mohammed/Associated Press)SANAA, Yemen — A large explosion at a warehouse in Yemen’s rebel-held capital on Sunday killed at least 13 people, including seven children, and wounded more than 100, local medical officials said. The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, who seized control of the capital in 2014, said the Saudi-led coalition had targeted the warehouse with an airstrike. The health officials said more than 110 people were wounded in the explosion, which damaged nearby schools.

Source: Washington Post April 07, 2019 15:11 UTC