The Ansarallah Education Ministry has accused Saudi Arabia “and its mercenaries” of targeting education sites in Taiz governorate.

In a statement carried by the Ansarallah -affiliated Almasirah media agency, the ministry said targeting schools is “a criminal act that violates international law”.

Intense battles were reported in western Taiz on Monday, with Saudi-backed rebels forces mounting a counteroffensive after losing ground there last week.