Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Hodeidah port Saturday, causing chaos and casualties in the Houthi-controlled area. At least three people were killed and over 80 injured, according to witnesses. A CGTN Stringer at the scene reported massive explosions and fires engulfing parts of the port, sending plumes of smoke into the sky.
🚨 'The blast shook the entire area—it felt like an earthquake,' one resident told reporters. Emergency crews scrambled to contain the flames as locals shared videos of the aftermath on social media. The strike escalates tensions in the region amid ongoing conflicts, though Israel has yet to officially comment.
Hodeidah, a critical hub for humanitarian aid, has long been a flashpoint in Yemen's civil war. Analysts warn the attack could disrupt supply chains and worsen the country's humanitarian crisis. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. 🌍💬
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Stringer Dispatch: Israel bombs oil sites in Yemen's Hodeidah
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