A woman was killed and her son injured on Monday when a mortar shell fired by Houthi militias struck a displaced family's tent in the Hassi Saif area of Al-Ahyouq, Al-Wazi'iyah district, western Taiz province. This incident marks the latest attack targeting civilians in areas near the front lines. Media sources reported that the shell directly hit the tent belonging to the family of citizen Abdul Latif Ali Al-Hayqi while family members were inside. The strike resulted in the death of his wife and injuries to their son, with various wounds. The tent and its contents also sustained damage. The shelling caused panic among the displaced families in the area, who are already living in difficult humanitarian conditions. Concerns are high regarding the possibility of similar shelling amid ongoing military tension in areas adjacent to the combat fronts. This incident occurs while the western regions of Taiz province, including Al-Wazi'iyah district, are experiencing continuous tension due to reciprocal shelling and military operations on nearby fronts. This escalates the risks faced by civilians, particularly displaced families who have sought refuge in these areas seeking safety. Targeting of this nature raises increasing concerns about the safety of civilians and the displaced in contact zones, especially with the continued civilian casualties from shelling. Calls are being renewed to spare populated areas and displaced camps from military operations and to protect civilians from the consequences of escalation. |
