Houthi Mines Cause Civilian Casualties in Al Jawf Desert

Four civilian vehicles have been targeted by Houthi landmines in the desert areas of Al Jawf Governorate within the past week, resulting in injuries to several citizens.

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, a landmine, remnants of the Houthi militia, exploded and struck a civilian vehicle in a desert area east of Al Jawf Governorate, in northeastern Yemen. Local sources reported that the injured individuals included women and children. The mine detonated as a double-cabin Hilux carrying the family passed through the area, causing their injuries.

Last Tuesday, a landmine planted by the Houthi militia exploded in the governorate's desert while a vehicle transporting Bedouin citizens was passing. The incident, which involved a "Shas" type vehicle, resulted in significant damage to its engine.

Prior to that, on Monday, another Houthi mine targeted a Hilux vehicle belonging to citizen Nayef Zahran in a remote desert area, causing severe damage. Additionally, last Friday, an incident occurred where citizens were injured due to a Houthi mine exploding under the vehicle of citizen Faraj Al-Qa'ud, a member of the Dhu Mohammed tribes, in the Al Yatmah area of the Khab wa Ash Sha'af district, north of the governorate.

These incidents highlight the persistent danger posed by landmines planted by the Houthi militia in the desert regions and secondary roads of Al Jawf Governorate. These mines have become a direct threat to civilian lives, particularly for Bedouins and travelers who rely on these routes in the border governorate with Saudi Arabia.