Houthi Strike Kills Eight Civilians, Including Children, During Iftar in Hajjah

A direct missile strike attributed to Houthi militias resulted in the deaths of eight civilians, including children, and wounded several others in Yemen's Hajjah governorate after targeting a gathering of citizens breaking their fast in the Hayran district.

Field sources confirmed that the attack specifically targeted a civilian assembly during the Iftar meal, underscoring the ongoing violation of international laws and conventions concerning the protection of non-combatants in conflict zones.

Medical sources indicated that initial assessments suggest the casualty count may rise, citing the destructive nature of the explosion and reports of victims being near the Iftar table at the moment of impact.

These confirmed fatalities included minors, according to sources, emphasizing that the assault targeted an otherwise secure civilian concentration within the specified district.