The death toll from Houthi shelling and sniping in Sabir Al-Mawadim has risen to ten, including both dead and injured.

Rising Casualties from Houthi Shelling in Sabr Al-Mawadem

The number of casualties from shelling and sniper attacks carried out by Houthi militias, supported by the Iranian regime, against civilians in Sabr Al-Mawadem, southeast of Taiz Governorate, has risen to 10, including women and children, over the past 24 hours.

Civilian Deaths Reported

The Taiz Human Rights Center reported that three civilians lost their lives due to Houthi shelling targeting homes in the Al-Arda isolation, Al-Awat area, and Al-Shuqab region of Sabr Al-Mawadem. The deceased include Asya Abdul-Samad Ahmed, Safia Haza Sif, and Safwan Said Obaid Ahmed.

Injuries Documented

The center added that field monitoring teams documented the injury of Rana Ibrahim Mohammed Ibrahim, who was shot by Houthi snipers in the Kahlān area. Additionally, three brothers—Omar, Abdu, and Moussa Amin Abdul-Qawi—sustained injuries in the Aqaqa neighborhood. A woman named Mahzala Shahab Abdu and another child were also injured by shrapnel from shells that fell on their homes in the Al-Shuqab area.

Ongoing Violations Condemned

The Taiz Human Rights Center condemned the ongoing crimes of shelling and sniper attacks targeting civilians. The center called for an end to these violations, ensuring the protection of residents, lifting the siege imposed on the city of Taiz, and holding those responsible for these crimes accountable to prevent impunity.

Young Man Killed by Sniper Fire

In a related development, the Human Rights Office in Taiz Governorate reported the death of 26-year-old Dia Abdu Qaid Qasim on Friday evening. He was shot by Houthi snipers in the village of Al-Malihah in Sabr Al-Mawadem. The office noted that militia members stationed at Al-Iryal Hill opened fire on the victim, hitting him in the head, which resulted in his immediate death.

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