Woman Wounded by Houthi Sniper Fire in West Taiz

A civilian woman sustained serious injuries on Friday, July 31, 2026, after being targeted by a Houthi sniper in the Al-Ma'afer district, west of Taiz Governorate.

Local sources reported that Fawzia Hassan Ahmed, 28, was shot by a sniper affiliated with the Houthi militia. The sniper was reportedly positioned in the mountains of the Upper Al-Qahifa area as the victim was tending to her livestock. The attack resulted in a critical injury.

The sources added that the victim was transported for medical treatment, amid concerns regarding the severity of her condition. The incident has sparked widespread discontent among residents, who accused the Houthi militia of continuing to target civilians in the conflict zones of the Al-Ma'afer district.

The Houthi militia has persisted in targeting civilians, particularly women and children, through sniping and direct shelling in frontline areas. These actions have led to dozens of casualties, including fatalities and injuries, constituting repeated violations of international humanitarian law.