Bomb attack targets power plant in Aden

ADEN, Sep. 16 (YPA) – Unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle threw a hand grenade at ‘Khormaksar’ power station in the port city of Aden on Wednesday, causing damage to oil barrels of the station, according to a local source.

On the other hand, al-Tawahi area in Aden city witnessed earlier in the day angry popular protests against the backdrop of power cuts.

The protesters set fire to damaged tires, cutting off main streets and impeding traffic in the area.

Since last June, the city of Aden has witnessed angry protests against the deterioration of water and electricity service, the poor health situation, the increasing crimes of assassinations and the kidnapping of women and girls from the city’s streets.

YPA