Saudi Airstrike Hits Yemeni School, Kills at Least Two Students

Bombs Targeted Military Base in Ibb

by Jason Ditz,

Adding to the civilian death toll in the Saudi-led war on Yemen, Saudi warplanes attacked a military base in the city of Ibb today and hit a nearby school, killing at least two, and according to some accounts three students.

Five bombs were reportedly dropped near the base, which was 500 meters from the school. There were no casualties on the base, and apparently everyone hit was students at the school.

The governor’s office reported that not only were two students killed, but that at least six others were wounded. They claimed the base was targeted because the Houthis had been using it as a coordination point for reinforcing nearby provinces.

Saudi strikes have killed hundreds of civilians over the past week and a half, and have vowed to continue the strikes until Yemenis agree to reinstall former President Hadi as their ruler.

http://news.antiwar.com/2015/04/07/saudi-airstrike-hits-yemeni-school-kills-at-least-two-students/