In a tragic escalation of violence in Yemen, an air strike near the capital Sanaa has reportedly killed 22 people, including children, according to the Houthi rebel group. The incident occurred in the village of al-Shariya, where the Iran-backed Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of targeting residential homes. There has been no immediate response from Riyadh regarding these allegations.

The Houthi-run health ministry spokesperson, Anees Alasbahi, stated that the air strikes also left 30 others wounded, with a significant number of the casualties being women and children. This attack marks a continuation of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, which has seen numerous civilian casualties amidst military operations and retaliatory strikes.S2

The situation in Yemen remains dire, with humanitarian organizations warning of the severe impact of the ongoing conflict on civilians. As the Houthis continue to accuse Saudi Arabia of air strikes resulting in civilian deaths, the international community is urged to address the escalating violence and its humanitarian consequences.S1S2