Houthi Forces in Yemen Claim Saudi Airstrikes in Taiz Province Resulted in 12 Deaths
Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, October 29 (Reporter Hu Haodong, Yin Zha) Sana'a reports: According to the Houthi-controlled Masirah TV on the 29th, two residential buildings in Taiz province in southwestern Yemen were hit by airstrikes, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 3 serious injuries.
The report stated that Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes on two residential buildings located in the Balh area of the Makbana region in western Taiz province, causing the aforementioned casualties. The report did not provide further details.
So far, the Yemeni government recognized by Saudi Arabia and the international community has not responded to the airstrikes and the casualties.
Taiz province overlooks the Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, holding significant strategic importance. Clashes between the Houthi forces and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government troops have intensified along multiple fronts, as both sides fight for control of the province.
Recently, the intensity of mutual attacks between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi forces has increased. The Saudi-led coalition has intensified airstrikes on areas controlled by the Houthis, while the Houthis have launched ballistic missile and drone attacks into Saudi territory.
Saudi airstrikes struck residential buildings in Taiz, Yemen, on October 29, 2023, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and 3 injuries. The strikes targeted homes in the Makbana area, controlled by Houthi forces, amid intensifying clashes for control of the region. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Saudi-led forces and Houthi militants in Yemen.
- Saudi airstrikes targeted residential buildings in Taiz, Yemen.
- At least 12 people were killed and 3 injured in the strikes.
- The airstrikes occurred in the Makbana area of Taiz Governorate.
- Houthi forces control the area and reported the casualties.
- The incident reflects escalating conflict between Saudi forces and Houthi militants.