On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Yemeni Air Force conducted a series of airstrikes against Houthi militia sites in the outskirts of Taiz city. The strikes targeted military sites and vehicles belonging to the Houthi militia, including a site used for launching ballistic missiles. According to the government's media center, the airstrikes hit a military camp and vehicles in the Mawa'ah area, east of Taiz.
The Houthi militia reported that 7 people were killed and 40 others injured in the airstrikes, claiming that the raids targeted commercial areas near military sites. The militia's statement was reported by news agencies. The airstrikes also targeted military reinforcements that had arrived at the sites, including personnel carriers and combat vehicles.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing columns of smoke rising from the targeted areas. The airstrikes were part of a broader military operation aimed at disrupting Houthi supply lines and military operations in Taiz and surrounding areas. The city's outskirts have seen intense fighting in recent weeks, with the Houthi militia attempting to seize control of key government-held positions.
In recent weeks, the Houthi militia has established several military camps in the outskirts of Taiz, which have been used as centers for managing military operations, receiving reinforcements, and launching ballistic missiles against government forces. The Yemeni Air Force has been conducting airstrikes against Houthi targets in Taiz and neighboring provinces in an effort to weaken the militia's grip on the area.
Prior to the Taiz airstrikes, the Yemeni Air Force carried out a series of raids targeting Houthi supply routes in the neighboring province of Ibb. The airstrikes also hit Houthi gatherings and sites in southern and western Taiz, where fighting has been intense. The military operations have resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014, with the Houthi militia, backed by Iran, fighting against the government and a Saudi-led coalition. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths, injuries, and displacement of civilians. The Yemeni government has been working to regain control of territory held by the Houthi militia.
The airstrikes on Houthi sites in Taiz are part of a broader effort to weaken the militia's military capabilities and disrupt its supply lines. The Yemeni government has vowed to continue military operations against the Houthi militia until it regains control of all territory held by the group. The conflict is expected to continue, with civilians bearing the brunt of the fighting.
Key points
- 7 people were killed and 40 others injured in the airstrikes.
- The airstrikes targeted Houthi military sites and vehicles in Taiz.
- The conflict in Yemen has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacement of civilians.
