Sanaa, Dec 8 (IANS/EFE) At least eight people were injured Monday when five explosive devices went off in the centre of Yemen's capital Sanaa, witnesses told Efe news agency.
The explosions targeted two houses of Houthi Shias in the neighbourhoods of the Military Hospital and al-Sayah after dawn.
The witnesses said that the eight people were wounded when they gathered in the Military Hospital neighbourhood, where the first explosion took place.
The explosions also caused material damage to two houses, adjacent buildings and nearby vehicles.
Although no group immediately claimed responsibility for the blasts, Al Qaeda's local branch threatened in statements last month to target Houthis in cities throughout the country.
The Houthi Shias have been fighting the Al Qaeda, whose members are Sunni Muslims, in the provinces of al-Bayda and Eb since October.
--IANS/EFE
ab/bg
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app