Five civilians, including two children, were injured in Houthi shelling, and farmers were kidnapped in Taiz countryside.

Five Civilians Injured in Houthi Shelling in Taiz

Five civilians, including two children, sustained injuries from sniper fire and shrapnel from shells launched by the Houthi militia. The attacks targeted various residential areas in Taiz Governorate.

Details of the Attacks

Local authorities reported that the Houthi shelling resulted in injuries to several civilians in the districts of Al-Mudhaffar, Sabir Al-Mawadim, and Al-Osayfirah, as well as in the Al-Arbaeen area in central Taiz. Among the injured were two children and two women.

Abduction of Farmers

In a related incident, the Houthi militia abducted several citizens and farmers in the Al-Maqarim area of Al-Shamayatain District, located in the southern part of the governorate. The militia targeted these individuals while they were harvesting their crops.

Violent Raids on Villages

Local authorities indicated that the militia stormed the villages of Shaab Al-Hai, Al-Sumaydah, and Al-Baynin. They raided homes, terrorized residents, and assaulted several civilians in front of their families. Additionally, they fired upon residents and prevented farmers from harvesting their fields.

Violations Against Women

The Taiz Siege Affairs Office highlighted that the militia verbally assaulted women working in the fields, representing a blatant violation of civilian rights. The office confirmed that the militia continues its campaigns of abduction and violations against the people in rural areas.

Ongoing Siege of Taiz

For the fifth consecutive week, the Houthi militia has imposed a severe blockade on the city of Taiz, restricting the entry of food supplies and medical aid. This blockade coincides with ongoing military attacks targeting the city and its surroundings.

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