The Houthi group in Yemen reported that a Saudi airstrike on a popular market in the southwestern province of Taiz has killed 30 people and injured eight others. The strike occurred on Thursday, and the Houthi-run health ministry confirmed the casualty toll in a statement. The market, located in the Al-Waziriyah district, was targeted with three airstrikes, according to the Houthi group's statement.
The incident has sparked renewed tensions between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition, which has been supporting the Yemeni government in its fight against the Houthis. The coalition has accused the Houthis of launching ballistic missiles and drones into Saudi territory, while the Houthis have denied these allegations. The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014, with the Houthis controlling large parts of the country.
The Saudi-led coalition has been conducting airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen since 2015. The conflict has resulted in thousands of civilian casualties and widespread destruction. The United Nations has repeatedly called for a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement to the conflict. The Houthi group has also accused the Saudi-led coalition of targeting civilians and infrastructure.
In a separate incident, the Saudi-led coalition announced that it had intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards the city of Medina. The missile was shot down on Thursday, and the coalition reported that it had been launched from Yemeni territory. The Houthis have denied responsibility for the missile launch.
The conflict in Yemen has also had a significant impact on the country's economy and infrastructure. The Houthi group has controlled large parts of the country, including the capital Sanaa, since 2014. The Yemeni government, supported by the Saudi-led coalition, has been trying to regain control of the country. The conflict has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and in need of aid.
The international community has been calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The United Nations has been working to broker a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement. The conflict has also had a significant impact on the region, with many countries expressing concern about the humanitarian crisis and the potential for further escalation.
The Houthi group's announcement of the market strike casualty toll has sparked widespread condemnation. The incident has highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The international community continues to call for a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement to bring an end to the violence and suffering in Yemen.
Key points
- 30 people killed, 8 injured in Saudi airstrike on Yemen market
- Incident sparks renewed tensions between Houthis and Saudi-led coalition
- Conflict in Yemen has resulted in thousands of civilian casualties and widespread destruction
