Tribal sources in the districts of Nihm and Arhab, outskirts on the capital Sana’a, said that government forces pounded the areas for the past consecutive 3 days without giving the population any respite.

Two civilians were reported killed in Arhab on Saturday.

Both districts are situated on the northern outskirts of Sana'a, the Yemeni capital and in direct alignment with the country's main International Airport.

Since the tribes announced their allegiance to the revolution, the government has been battling the tribal forces consistently.

Back in August, villagers were forced to flee to neighboring caves in order to escape the bombing and destruction, too scared that a shell would land on their loved ones.

Eyewitnesses confirmed today that the 62 Brigade which is stationed in the area received orders to launch an intense shelling attack onto the villages, regardless of the potential civilian casualties. So far 2 deaths and a dozen casualties were reported.

Residents called on for help as they say their properties and businesses were reduced to rubbles, adding that the regime was preventing ambulances and medical staff to reach the injured.

Government sources have explained that since Arhab and Nihm are so close to the Sana'a International Airport and have an almost direct access to the capital, president Saleh is determined to block any potential movement of troops towards the city, even if it meant destroying the area entirely.