The Yemeni human rights organization Rasd warned that the Houthi siege on Taiz since October 4, which has closed supply routes, is threatening thousands of lives due to shortages of fuel and medical supplies. A statement released by the organization via Yemen's Saba News Agency cited UNICEF data as of October 11, stating that 98 local medical facilities are only partially operational or have completely ceased operations, 42 medical centers face severe shortages of medical supplies and oxygen, and 12 hospitals are at risk of shutdown or reduced services due to lack of fuel. The statement also noted that as of October 14, World Food Programme aid had not reached approximately 600,000 residents in Taiz, and around 800,000 people across Yemen are affected by obstructed humanitarian aid.