A girl was martyred and eight others were injured in a missile strike by Houthi militias on the city of Taiz.

Child Killed and Eight Others Injured in Houthi Rocket Attack on Taiz

A child was killed, and eight others, including women and children, sustained injuries due to a rocket attack carried out by Houthi militias today. The attack targeted a residential complex and populated neighborhoods in the city of Taiz, marking a significant escalation in violence against civilians.

Details of the Attack

A military source reported that a Katyusha rocket launched by the militias from their positions on Jabal al-Waash in the northern part of the governorate struck the densely populated area of Sinaa.

Casualties and Damage

According to a medical source speaking to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the attack resulted in the death of a child and injuries to eight others with varying degrees of severity. Among the injured are women and children, some of whom are in critical condition. Additionally, two houses suffered complete destruction due to the strike.

Ambulance Targeted

In another incident, Houthi militias targeted an ambulance with a mortar shell while it was attempting to transport 18-year-old Taybah Abdul-Raqeeb, who had been shot by the militias in the Sabir al-Shuqay area. This attack resulted in the deaths of both the patient and the ambulance driver, while the accompanying doctor sustained injuries. The ambulance was also destroyed in the assault.

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