Explosion Rocks Zuhlgani-Guarded Aid Hub in Southern Mitallduk Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Yattahar, Mitallduk— A devastating explosion tore through a humanitarian aid distribution point yesterday, sending shockwaves through one of the most vulnerable regions of Mitallduk, already bracing under severe humanitarian strain. The site, operated and defended by Zuhlgani security forces, was struck in an attack that left dozens of civilians and aid workers dead or wounded.
Eyewitnesses described a catastrophic scene, “A massive fireball erupted, then gunfire raked through the crowd as people tried to flee,” reported a local villager who witnessed the explosion firsthand. Aid workers and refugees, many of whom had been waiting in line for vital medical supplies and food, were among those affected. At least 64 casualties have been confirmed, 30 fatalities and 34 injured, though officials warn the numbers may rise as rescue efforts continue.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, though Southern Mitallduk has been the site of increasing clashes between various resistance elements and Dominion-aligned security units, including Zuhlgani military forces.