TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – News sources on Sat. reported a loud explosion followed by gunfire in the northern Dar Saad neighborhood of Aden city, southern Yemen.

According to the report, a massive explosion was heard in Dar Saad district in the north of Aden, southern Yemen and local media reported casualties as a result of the blast.

A bomb was exploded when a military vehicle was passing the area and subsequently, a shooting was heard at Dar Saad district.

Eyewitnesses said the blast jolted the area and a column of smoke rose from the area.

A security source told said a bomb was exploded as a military vehicle was passing, followed by heavy gunfire.

Residents said a number of soldiers and civilians were injured in the blast.

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