A ten-year-old child has died after being struck by a bullet during a Houthi militia military exercise in the Khadir district, east of Taiz governorate. The incident highlights the dangers posed by military activities conducted near populated areas. Local sources identified the victim as Majd Walid Abdulbaset Al-Salmi, the son of Sheikh Walid Abdulbaset Al-Salmi. He succumbed to his injuries on Friday, having been shot on Thursday while in the village of Al-Hadi in Wadi Al-Hussein, concurrently with the Houthi militia's exercise in the vicinity. Initial reports indicate the child sustained a direct gunshot wound, resulting in immediate fatality. The incident has caused widespread grief and resentment among the local population. This event occurs amid an increase in surprise military exercises conducted by the Houthi militia in areas under their control. These drills are frequently held in proximity to civilian settlements, leading to a recent rise in civilian casualties, including children, due to stray bullets and projectiles associated with these military training activities. |
