Local sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Saudi warplanes struck 200 residential units in al-Mukha district of the province, situated 346 kilometers (214 miles) south of the capital, Sana’a, late on Friday, leaving 120 people dead and over 150 others injured, al-Masirah satellite television network reported.
Reports coming out of the area also say most of the dead bodies, including women, children and elderly, were burnt beyond recognition in the flames caused by strikes.
Members of rescue teams as well as ambulances had difficulty reaching the area due to incessant bombardment, and were even at times targeted by Saudi military aircraft.