Houthis Report Saudi Strikes on Taiz Market Leave Dozens of Casualties
On September 27, 2026, the Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching two air raids that hit a market on the outskirts of Taiz, Yemen, killing or wounding nearly 50 people. The Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, condemned the strikes as an 'abominable crime' and vowed retaliation. Al-Masirah, citing the Houthi Health Ministry, reported five children among the injured.
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Al Jazeera and several other outlets did not provide specific details about the casualties or the exact timing of the strikes, only reporting the event without elaboration.
Deadly strike hits market in Yemen’s Taiz - Al Jazeera
Yemen: Houthis report deadly Saudi strikes on Taiz market - DW.com
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In the following report, Al-Masirah, citing the Houthi Health Ministry, mentions five children among the injured victims.
SANAA, Yemen (AFP) -- Saudi airstrikes on Taiz in southwest Yemen caused dozens of casualties in an area controlled by the Houthis, said the group Sunday, as fighting escalated further after a truce broke down. The Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree accused Saudi Arabia of launching two air raids that hit a market on the outskirts of the city, saying nearly 50 people were killed or wounded without specifying the exact breakdown. The spokesperson said blood was "unjustly and aggressively spill
Houthis say Saudi strikes on Yemen's Taiz leave dozens of casualties Middle East Eye
Saudi Arabia is accused of launching two air raids that hit a market on the outskirts of the city, killing or wounding nearly 50 people.
The Houthi-run health ministry accused the Saudi Air Force of committing an "abominable crime," vowing to retaliate. The Houthis' account of the attack cannot be independently verified.