Ten-Year-Old Boy Killed by Houthi Landmine in Southern Hodeidah

A ten-year-old child was killed on Monday when a landmine planted by Houthi militants detonated in an agricultural field in the Al-Jarai district, located in the southern region of Hodeidah, Yemen.

Local sources identified the victim as Baker Salem Dawood Aidaroos. The incident occurred in the village of Al-Jar while the boy was tending to livestock. The explosion was reported to be of such intensity that the victim died instantly, with his remains severely mutilated by the blast.

The village of Al-Jar, situated in the southeastern part of the Al-Jarai district and bordering the Dubas mountains, has been heavily impacted by the ongoing conflict. According to reports, the Houthi militia systematically planted landmines and excavated extensive tunnel networks throughout the area in anticipation of potential advances by government forces.

This tragedy highlights the persistent threat posed by explosive remnants of war to civilians in Yemen. Despite repeated international calls for demining efforts, landmines continue to claim lives in rural communities, particularly among children and agricultural workers in regions formerly or currently contested by Houthi forces.