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UN: 800,000 in Taiz cut off from aid as coalition intercepts missile aimed at Khamis Mushait
UN agencies warned of a fast-developing humanitarian emergency inside Taiz City after 20 days of severed roads. Meanwhile, the coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Khamis Mushait, while Houthi media reported Saudi strikes in Hodeidah and on Mayun island.
Summary
- ConfirmedWFP: more than 800,000 people in Taiz are cut off from assistance.
- ConfirmedCoalition: ballistic missile toward Khamis Mushait intercepted; Friday's tally is two missiles and two drones.
- AttributedThe government is preparing a convoy to open a route into Taiz within days.
- AttributedHouthi media: two Saudi strikes on a farm in al-Durayhimi.
- ConfirmedSpain, Pakistan and Türkiye condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
people in Taiz cut off from aid, according to WFP
UN News 12:45Zdays since roads into Taiz City were cut, according to OCHA
UN News 12:45Ztwo missiles and two drones the coalition said it intercepted on Friday
Asharq Al-Awsat 12:58ZDevelopments in this window
- AttributedHodeidah
Houthi media: two Saudi strikes on a farm in al-Durayhimi
Al-Thawra Net, citing a local source speaking to the Houthi-run Saba agency, said Saudi aircraft carried out two strikes on a farm in al-Manqam village, al-Durayhimi district. It said livestock were killed. There was no comment from the coalition.
Source: althawrah.ye - UnverifiedBab al-Mandab
Houthi-run Saba: strike on Mayun island lighthouse
The Houthi-run Saba agency quoted a military source as saying Saudi aircraft struck the Mayun island lighthouse, calling it a threat to Red Sea navigation. The article text could not be read because the site was blocked. There is no independent confirmation.
Source: saba.ye - ConfirmedTaiz
UN: 800,000 in Taiz cut off from aid
OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke said Taiz has been cut off for 20 days and fighting is preventing agencies from getting in and residents from getting out. WFP said more than 800,000 people are cut off from assistance, including 600,000 who depend on it. Agencies also warned of dwindling water supplies and rising prices.
Source: UN News Mirage News - Confirmed
Spain, Pakistan and Türkiye condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Spain's foreign ministry condemned the attack on King Fahd International Airport as unacceptable and indiscriminate and called for an immediate halt to attacks. In Istanbul, Pakistan and Türkiye condemned the attacks and reaffirmed coordination with Riyadh, according to Pakistan's Foreign Office.
Source: sabanew.net 24 News HD - ConfirmedSaudi Arabia
Coalition intercepts ballistic missile aimed at Khamis Mushait
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis toward Khamis Mushait was intercepted and destroyed. According to Asharq Al-Awsat, Friday's tally rises to two missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait and two drones toward the southern region. No casualties were reported.
Source: spa.gov.sa aawsat.com - AttributedTaiz
Government: convoy to open a route into Taiz within days
Youth Minister Nayef al-Bakri, head of the popular support committee, said the government is working with local authorities and aid groups to open a road through one of Taiz's entry points. He said the convoy includes fuel, medicine and basic supplies. The exact route and date were not specified.
Source: aawsat.com