The death of civilians in the bombing of homes by security forces in the city of Radaa ignited widespread anger among Yemenis. The bombing led to the demolition of a number of houses in the Al-Hafra neighborhood, killing 12 civilians and wounding 5 others.
The news struck everyone, especially the leaders of the Ansar Allah Houthi group, who were quick to condemn the incident. The Houthis considered the crime of the bombing an individual and irresponsible act and the use of excessive, illegal force by security personnel.