At least five children were killed in an explosion caused by a landmine while they were playing soccer in a residential area of Al-Hushma district in Taiz province, southwest Yemen, according to human rights organizations and eyewitnesses.

The explosion occurred on Friday evening in the city of Taiz, which has witnessed fierce battles amid the ongoing Yemeni civil war for years.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with calls for an urgent investigation.