News – Yemen: A Yemeni civilian was critically injured today in Sa’adah province after being shot by Saudi forces stationed near the border in Al-Thabit area of Qatabir district. The bullet struck the man in the thigh, and he was immediately transported to receive urgent medical treatment.

The attack comes amid continued Saudi sniper fire, artillery, and rocket strikes targeting border districts including Shada, Razeh, Manbah, and Qatabir. Local sources confirm that civilians and farmers are repeatedly exposed to these direct assaults, turning the border regions into active combat zones.

Medical sources described the victim’s condition as critical, reflecting the broader humanitarian consequences of Saudi aggression, which persists despite international laws and conventions aimed at protecting civilians.

Observers note that these attacks appear to be a deliberate strategy by the Saudi military to compensate for its operational setbacks by targeting unarmed populations, terrorizing communities, and exerting psychological pressure on border residents.

Border areas in northern Yemen have long been under frequent Saudi fire, with civilians bearing the brunt of sniper attacks and artillery shelling. Humanitarian organizations report that these regions experience ongoing insecurity, and incidents like today’s shooting underscore the risks faced by residents and the failure of international oversight to prevent deliberate targeting of civilians.