The Houthi-run health ministry in Yemen said an airstrike by the Saudi Air Force struck a market in Taiz, killing seven people and wounding dozens more, according to Reuters and Euronews.
The Jerusalem Post reported the Houthis put the total casualty figure at 50, combining killed and wounded, and said the strike was allegedly carried out by an F-15 squadron from Saudi Arabia.
Deutsche Welle reported that the Houthi-run health ministry called the strike an "abominable crime" and vowed retaliation, while noting the Houthis' account of the attack cannot be independently verified.
According to Independent Journal Review, Houthi and government accounts differ over whether the strike hit market shops or a Houthi camp, and the outlet reported the incident occurred on September 27, 2026, with children among the 40 injured.
How each side covered it
Center
- Reuters and Euronews reported the Houthi-run health ministry's count of seven killed and dozens wounded in the Taiz market strike.
- Deutsche Welle noted the Houthis called the strike an "abominable crime" and vowed retaliation.
- Deutsche Welle flagged that the Houthis' account of the attack could not be independently verified.
“Seven people killed in strike on market in Yemen, Houthi-run health ministry says” — Reuters
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- The Jerusalem Post reported the Houthis' claim that an F-15 squadron from Saudi Arabia carried out the strike, with a combined casualty count of 50.
- Independent Journal Review reported the strike occurred on September 27, 2026, and injured 40 people including children.
- Independent Journal Review noted that Houthi and government accounts differ on whether shops or a Houthi camp were hit.
“Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for strikes against Taiz market that killed seven, left 40 wounded” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
What happened in Taiz, Yemen?
The Houthi-run health ministry said an airstrike attributed to the Saudi Air Force hit a market in Taiz, Yemen, killing seven people and wounding dozens, according to Reuters, Euronews and Deutsche Welle.
How many people were killed or injured?
The Houthi-run health ministry reported seven killed and dozens wounded; Independent Journal Review specified 40 injured including children, while The Jerusalem Post reported a combined Houthi total of 50 killed and wounded.
Who is being blamed for the strike?
The Houthi-run health ministry blamed the Saudi Air Force, with The Jerusalem Post reporting the Houthis' claim that an F-15 squadron from Saudi Arabia carried out the attack.
Can the details of the strike be verified?
No. Deutsche Welle reported that the Houthis' account of the attack cannot be independently verified, and Independent Journal Review noted Houthi and government accounts differ on whether market shops or a Houthi camp were struck.
What did the Houthis say they would do in response?
According to Deutsche Welle, the Houthi-run health ministry called the strike an "abominable crime" and vowed to retaliate.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Deutsche WelleCenterYemen: Houthis report deadly Saudi strikes on Taiz market
- EuronewsCenterVideo. Seven killed, dozens hurt in Saudi airstrike on Yemen market
- ReutersCenterSeven people killed in strike on market in Yemen, Houthi-run health ministry says
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningTaiz market strike reportedly kills seven, injures 40
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningHouthis warn Saudi Arabia after strikes in Taiz killed seven, left 40 wounded