Saudi airstrikes kill 14 civilians in Al-Hazm market in Yemen’s Jawf

SANAA, Oct.28 (YPA) – At least 14 civilians were killed and 15 others injured, including women and children, in an initial toll as a result of Saudi airstrikes on Wednesday targeting the central Al-Hazm market, adjacent houses, and a fuel station in Jawf Governorate during peak shopping hours.

The Health Ministry in Sanaa initially reported 13 fatalities and 16 injuries, including three women, stating that the strikes inflicted severe damage on nearby commercial shops and residential homes. The ministry categorized the targeting of markets, gas stations, and residential areas as a war crime and a violation of international humanitarian law.

Concurrently, Saudi warplanes launched seven airstrikes on Harf Sufyan District in Amran Governorate, alongside a series of strikes on Mocha District in Taiz Governorate. Additionally, two children were injured by shelling fired by Saudi-backed forces at civilian homes in Al-Qabbaytah, Lahj Governorate.

In Saada, three citizens and two Ethiopian migrants were wounded by Saudi army fire in the Sheda and Sahar districts, leaving two citizens in critical condition. Furthermore, a woman was injured during artillery shelling by Saudi-backed forces targeting civilian homes in the Al-Atan area of Bakil Al-Mir District, Hajjah Governorate.

YPA