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Incident : BRI_601

An alleged attack by the Houthis on the Al-Zayla bridge linking the Damt district and the Maris district of Al Dhalea governorate 07/03/2019

Thu Feb 07 2019Dalih 44.685996 || 14.058596
Summary:

Several sources on Twitter and Facebook claimed that the Houthis blew up Al Zayla bridge linking the Damt district and the Maris district in the north of Al Dhalea governorate. The sources claimed that the Houthis blew up the bridge after midnight by booby-traps and mines. Videos on YouTube claimed the bridge was blown up, recalling the previous information, adding that the purpose of the bombing was to cut the supply lines and prevent military progress in the area. Sources claimed that the people of the area live in a difficult humanitarian situation because of the clashes and the shelling. The sources published footage and photos of the destroyed bridge after it was blown up.

Weapons Used:

Air Strick

Observations:
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Attacks on Access. Systematic Targeting of Bridges in Yemen

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