A ballistic missile launched by Houthi militias has destroyed a vital drinking water project in the village of Shajina, Al-Sukhnah district, Al-Hudaydah governorate, leaving the local population without their primary water source. Local residents reported that the missile struck the water project after a launch failure, resulting in the complete destruction of the facility. No casualties have been reported. The powerful explosion caused fear and panic among the villagers, particularly women and children, due to the intensity of the blast and the damage inflicted on the essential service facility. Al-Sukhnah district is under Houthi control and is situated away from direct conflict zones. Residents consider the targeting of the water project a significant escalation that exacerbates the humanitarian crisis and deprives civilians of a fundamental service. The affected residents have appealed to the international community, humanitarian organizations, and human rights groups to intervene in protecting civilians and service facilities. They urged for pressure to cease attacks on civilian infrastructure and ensure the continued provision of essential services, foremost among them drinking water. The destruction of the water project occurs amidst a backdrop of escalating military activity in Al-Hudaydah governorate, raising concerns about further negative impacts on the humanitarian situation for residents, especially given the reliance of vast areas within the governorate on limited facilities for essential services. |
