A girl wears a protective face mask amid fears of the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sanaa. (Reuters)

Airstrikes hit Houthi-held Yemen capital of Sanaa: Report

Reuters, Dubai

Published: 30 March ,2020: 06:24 PM GST Updated: 20 May ,2020: 10:57 AM GST

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The Arab Coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen carried out several airstrikes on Monday on the capital Sanaa, according to Reuters citing witnesses.

The strikes on Sanaa came after Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles the Houthis said they had launched on Saturday toward Riyadh and southern parts of Saudi near the Yemeni border.

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