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Houthis claim Saudi strike kills seven in Yemen prison raid
The Iran-backed Houthi movement has accused Saudi Arabia of conducting an air strike on a prison facility in northern Yemen, releasing video footage showing extensive damage. The group claims the attack on al-Hazm prison resulted in seven deaths.
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Houthi-affiliated media outlets on Thursday distributed footage purporting to show the aftermath of an air strike targeting al-Hazm prison in Yemen's Hajjah governorate. The video depicted significant destruction to prison infrastructure, including collapsed structures and debris scattered across the facility.
The Houthis attributed the attack to Saudi Arabian military operations and stated that seven people were killed in the incident. The group did not provide additional details about those allegedly killed or specify whether they were inmates, guards, or other personnel.
Saudi Arabia leads a military coalition that has conducted extensive air operations in Yemen since 2015, targeting Houthi positions and infrastructure. The coalition has faced repeated accusations of civilian casualties during its campaign, which the kingdom has disputed.
Yemen's conflict has created a severe humanitarian crisis, with much of the civilian population dependent on aid and basic services severely disrupted. The country's prison system has been a flashpoint for allegations of abuse and military strikes throughout the ongoing conflict.