Airstrike Kills 23 in Houthi-Run Prison in Yemen’s Jawf Province, Officials Report
An airstrike on a Houthi-run prison in northern Yemen's Jawf province has resulted in 23 deaths, with seven people still missing, according to Houthi officials. A child was among the fatalities reported from the strike.
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An airstrike targeting a Houthi-run prison in the northern Yemeni province of Jawf has led to the deaths of 23 individuals, with seven others reported missing. Houthi officials stated that a child was among the fatalities resulting from the strike.
The specific date of the airstrike was not immediately available. Information regarding the identity of the entity that carried out the airstrike was also not provided by Houthi officials. The facility struck is described as a prison operated by Houthi authorities in Jawf province.
Reports from Houthi officials indicate a death toll of 23 people. In addition to the fatalities, seven individuals are unaccounted for. The casualty figures include at least one child, according to the officials cited.
The situation in Yemen remains complex, with ongoing conflict involving various factions. Details surrounding the circumstances of the airstrike and the specific facility targeted have not been fully disclosed by the reporting sources.
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