Relatives of the victims report that a Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a Yemeni home killed nine family members on October 18. According to video footage examined by The New York Times, a 500-pound bomb supplied by the United States appears to have been used in the strike. The attack highlights the ongoing humanitarian toll of the conflict in Yemen, where coalition forces have frequently targeted residential areas.
The use of American-supplied weaponry in the raid adds another layer of scrutiny to the role of the United States in the conflict. Relatives are demanding accountability and a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly bombing.
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