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1st LD: Over 20 Yemeni civilians killed in Saudi-led airstrikes on Hodeidah

Xinhua,December 30, 2017 Adjust font size:

SANAA, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- At least 20 civilians were killed on Saturday when Saudi-led coalition fighter jets hit Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, witnesses and a medic source told Xinhua.

The warplanes struck three taxis full of travelers near a crowded restaurant, killing a number of people, including women and children.

Dozens of clients inside the restaurant were also killed or injured, according to witnesses.

The attack took place during noon at the al-Jarrahi district. Enditem