Saudi Arabia's coalition carried out two separate air strikes on the Yemeni city of Avs, located in the northern Hajjah province, on Thursday, the Houthi‑run Al Masirah television channel reported. The attacks resulted in the death of a civilian and left another person wounded. In addition to the human toll, the strikes caused the destruction of four automobiles and inflicted damage on a residential structure.
Al Masirah TV, which is aligned with the Houthi movement that controls parts of Yemen, provided the details of the incident through its broadcast. The outlet said the two aerial assaults targeted the same locality, leading to the reported casualties and material losses. No further information on the identities of the victims or the precise nature of the damage to the house was released.
The coalition, led by Saudi Arabia, has been conducting air operations across Yemen for several years as part of its campaign against Houthi forces. While the broader conflict has generated numerous reports of civilian harm, the latest strike in Avs adds to the recent pattern of localized attacks that have affected civilian populations in the north of the country.
International observers have repeatedly called for all parties to the Yemeni war to adhere to the principles of distinction and proportionality under international humanitarian law. The latest incident, as described by Al Masirah TV, underscores the ongoing risk to non‑combatants in areas where coalition aircraft conduct operations.
No official statement from the Saudi-led coalition has been made public regarding the Avs strikes at the time of this report. The incident remains a point of concern for humanitarian agencies monitoring the conflict, which continues to generate civilian casualties and displacement across Yemen.
Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Middle East Eye — original source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-led-coalition-air-strikes-kill-one-yemens-hajjah-province.