'This is not Aleppo': Shock at extent of destruction of Saudi Shia town

[TomSea]

'This is not Aleppo': Shock at extent of destruction of Saudi Shia town
At least 12 people are thought to have died since operations began to demolish the historic Almosara district of Awamiya

An activist photo shows ruined districts of Awamiya (@SahatAlbalad)
Alex MacDonald
Monday 7 August 2017 12:24 UTC  Last update: Monday 7 August 2017 15:56 UTC
 
Fears are growing of an escalation of the Saudi offensive on Awamiya, as shocking images from local activists and satellite photos reveal the extent of destruction in the Shia town in a months-long siege that has killed at least 12 people.

Satellite imagery reveals whole districts of the city, particularly the historic Almosara district, reduced to rubble, as Saudi soldiers clash with Shia militants in the narrow streets.

Continued: http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/awamiya-rubble-49215058

[thackney]

Interesting.  I wasn't aware of the conflict in this part of the country.  This is in the more westernized region between Ras Tanara and Dammam.

https://goo.gl/maps/Uy2W4dkjmt52