Update: Death toll from Saudi airstrikes on Saada rises to 8

SAADA, July 19 (YPA) – The casualties toll from the US-backed Saudi coalition airstrike in Sihar district of Saada province on Thursday rose to 13 civilians, including children and women, a security official told Yemen Press Agency.

The air strike destroyed a home in Aal-sivi area, killing eight civilians and injuring five others.

The security official strongly condemned the air attack on civilians as Yemen always stresses that such war crimes will not pass without punishment.

Sameera Hassn