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A civilian was killed by a Houthi sniper in Al-Maqatirah district, Lahij governorate.

Civilian Killed by Houthi Sniper in Al-Maqatirah District

A civilian was killed on Wednesday by a sniper affiliated with the Houthi terrorist militia in the Al-Maqatirah district, located in the western part of Lahij Governorate.

Incident Details

Local sources and eyewitnesses reported that a Houthi sniper targeted Ibrahim Abdullah Hassan while he was driving in the area. The attack occurred as he returned home to the village of Hujiyah, resulting in his immediate death.

Recent Houthi Attacks

This incident follows a recent attack by Houthi militias on the Al-Suqayah Health Center in the Al-Mudharabah district of Lahij Governorate. The assault involved a ballistic missile and led to the deaths of five individuals, including three medical personnel. Additionally, fifteen others sustained injuries, seven of whom worked in the health sector.

Escalating Violence

In recent days, Houthi militias have intensified their assaults on residential neighborhoods and villages in the Lahij and Taiz governorates. These attacks have resulted in civilian casualties, prompting widespread condemnation of the ongoing targeting of civilians and populated areas.

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