1,574 killed, 6,939 injured in Yemen escalation since August: WHO

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At least 1,574 people have been killed and 6,939 others injured in Yemen since the latest military escalation began in August, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

In a report seen by Anadolu, the UN health agency says it has recorded 8,513 casualties since the beginning of August, including 1,574 deaths and 6,939 injuries as of Oct 19, without specifying whether the casualties are civilians, military personnel, or both.

The agency adds that 292 people were killed and 1,048 others injured during the latest eight-day reporting period.

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