Saudi Arabia, assisted by other Gulf States, has launched an airstrike campaign against Houthi militias in Yemen, hitting militant targets across the country's capital of Sanaa, including an airbase, an international airport and the presidential palace.
Air strikes resumed over Sanaa now. #Houthi #Yemen
— Hafez Albukari (@hafezbukari) 26 Март 2015
Sanaa, #Yemen is a beautiful, historic city. Praying it endures the airstrikes. pic.twitter.com/4O3XFNcIZo
— Khaled Bey (@KhaledBeydoun) 26 Март 2015
The military operation, known as Firmness Storm, is aimed at assisting Yemen's legitimate government and preventing Houthi militias from assuming full control of the country, Saudi Arabia ambassador to the United States said.
Ten countries take part in the campaign against Houthis, including Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Earlier on Thursday, Egypt confirmed that it will take part in the Saudi-led military operation in Yemen.
#Egypt says it will assist military operation in #Yemen after #Saudi air strikes on rebels in Sanaa. Worrying escalation.
— Patrick Galey (@patrickgaley) 26 Март 2015
Quite Sanaa streets at 7am as many r not going to schools, colleges or work after air strikes panic. #Yemen pic.twitter.com/vCd41ZleZn
— Hafez Albukari (@hafezbukari) 26 Март 2015
