The United Nations Security Council approved a measure allowing countries around Yemen to intercept any arms shipment with the susptected destination of Yemen. Only the Russian Ambassador abstained, stating that he backs a ceasefire and arms embargo on the countries involved in the Yemeni conflict. the Saudi-led airstrikes continue to pound civilians. Observers have commented on the Security Council's silence regarding the suffering of the Yemeni people. Nashwan Abdullah reports from Damascus for teleSUR