(Previous Incident Code: YEM215 )

A single, local official said a US drone attack hit “two public buildings controlled by al Qaeda” and killed three people in Huta, Lahij province. Witnesses said two US drones were seen flying over the town before and after the attack.

“No details about the three victims were immediately available,” AFP reported.

“The dawn attack also badly damaged the offices of public water and telecommunications utilities in Huta, capital of Lahij province”, the local official reportedly said.