Houthis claim Saudi strikes kill civilians in northwest Yemen, including child

Yemen's Houthis reportedly said that strikes carried out by Saudi Arabia in the country had killed two civilians. Yemen's Houthis on Tuesday claimed that two civilians were killed in Saudi Arabia strikes in the northwest region of the country.Yemen's Houthis alleged that nine individuals were killed in a Saudi attack on a prison. (Representative Image (File Photo/AP))According to AFP, the Iran-backed group's news agency said, citing the Houthi health ministry, that a mother and child were killed in the strikes.Also Read | Trump did not pledge military support against Houthis in call with Yemen president: ReportIt further added that the woman's husband and two of her other children were injured in the attack."A mother and child were killed, while her husband and two of her other children were wounded in strikes carried out by the Saudi enemy in the Al-Batin area of Al-Hazm, in Al-Jawf province," it said.Also Read | Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi ArabiaAttack on Yemen's prisonFurthermore, Houthis also said that nine people were killed in a Saudi attack on a prison in Yemen, AFP reported.AFP further reported that a Houthi official on Tuesday told the Saba news agency that an attack by Saudi Arabia on a prison in northwestern Yemen killed nine detainees.Houthi official Abdelkader al-Murtada said, "Nine prisoners captured during recent events were killed last night when the Saudi enemy targeted a prison" in Al-Hazm, in Al-Jawf governorate.Also Read | Toll from Yemen clashes passes 300 as civilians flee homesABC(with inputs from AFP)Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreYemenStrikeSaudi ArabiaGet the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.