The explosions occurred on the first day of the Muslim Eid-al-Adha holiday when people attended prayers. At least 29 people lost their lives, according to the local Yemen Post Newspaper.
BLOOD on Eid… At least 29 killed in Sanaa Mosque explosion. Dozens of the injured in critical condition. #Yemen #اليمن
— Yemen Post Newspaper (@YemenPostNews) 24 сентября 2015
Photo of MOSQUE attacked during Eid prayer in #Yemen capital Sanaa killing and injuring dozens. #اليمن pic.twitter.com/U2aNmVnUJE
— Yemen Post Newspaper (@YemenPostNews) 24 сентября 2015
The blasts took place near a police academy reportedly resulting in deaths and wounds.
30 killed after a bomb attack in Albulala mosque in the capital, Sanaa #Yemen
— Jadel (@jadel_J) 24 сентября 2015
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Sanaa has suffered a string of bombings of Shia mosques by ISIL terrorists in the recent months.
Details to follow.
