Child Injured in Houthi Shelling Targeting Bani Areas in Hajjah Governorate

May 16, 2026 - 23:22
 0  0
Child Injured in Houthi Shelling Targeting Bani Areas in Hajjah Governorate

Child Injured in Houthi Shelling Targeting Bani Areas in Hajjah Governorate

A child was injured after Houthi forces shelled residential areas in Bani district of Hajjah governorate, northwestern Yemen, causing fear and panic among local residents.

Local sources said that nine-year-old Abdulaziz Shouei was injured during the attack, while one sheep was killed and another injured as a result of the shelling that targeted the area.

The incident comes amid escalating violations in northern Hajjah governorate. In a previous attack, Houthi shelling targeted a Ramadan iftar gathering in Al-Dair village, resulting in the deaths and injuries of several civilians, including children, in an incident that sparked widespread condemnation.