Houthi militias target residential areas in northern Taiz, detonating a citizen’s home.

Houthi Militias Intensify Attacks on Civilians in Taiz

On Saturday evening, Houthi militias, backed by the Iranian regime, escalated their attacks on civilians, targeting residential areas in northern Taiz.

Artillery Shelling in Al-Zanouj Neighborhood

Local sources reported that the Houthi forces launched mortar shelling aimed at homes in the Al-Zanouj neighborhood and the areas surrounding the Air Defense Camp. This bombardment caused widespread panic and fear among residents, highlighting the ongoing threat to civilian safety in the region.

Destruction in Al-Shuqab Area

In a related incident, the Houthi militias committed another atrocity in the Al-Shuqab area of the Sabir Al-Mawadim district, located in southern Taiz. Militants detonated explosives at the home of citizen Majid Ali Muhammad Ghalib.

Local sources revealed that the militias employed high-explosive devices for the demolition. The targeted house, situated beneath the Salahin Hill, has been repurposed by the Houthis as a military site to launch attacks on civilians and shell nearby villages.

Rising Toll of Destruction

The Human Rights Monitoring Committee in the Al-Shuqab area indicated that this latest act of violence raises the total number of homes destroyed by Houthi militias in the region to 125 since September 2015. This statistic underscores the systematic violations perpetrated against civilians in Taiz, reflecting the dire humanitarian situation.

Conclusion

The ongoing violence by Houthi militias continues to threaten the safety and security of civilians in Taiz. As the situation develops, the international community must remain vigilant and responsive to the escalating crisis.

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