Yemen's Houthi Forces: Saudi Airstrikes in Taiz Province Result in At Least 9 Deaths
Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, October 17 (Reporter Yin Zhao) - Sana'a reports: The Yemeni Houthi armed group stated on the 17th that Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes in the southwestern Taiz province of Yemen that day, resulting in at least 9 deaths, including women and children, and 16 others injured.
According to reports from the Houthi-controlled Masirah TV, Saudi warplanes launched 4 airstrikes on residential areas in the western Makbana region of Taiz province, causing the aforementioned casualties, with an unknown number of people still trapped under the rubble of the attacked buildings.
The Houthi armed group has engaged in multiple battles in the Makbana region with the Yemeni government forces recognized by the international community.
On the same day, Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree issued a statement on social media, saying that in the past 24 hours, Saudi warplanes had conducted 53 airstrikes on various areas of the Yemeni capital Sana'a and five provinces. The F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets involved in the airstrikes took off from Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait and Taif air bases.
Saudi Arabian Air Force conducted airstrikes in Taiz province on October 17, 2023, resulting in at least 9 deaths, including women and children, and 16 injuries. The strikes targeted residential areas in the Makbana region, with reports of additional individuals trapped under rubble. This incident is part of ongoing conflict between Houthi forces and the internationally recognized Yemeni government.
- Saudi airstrikes in Taiz province on October 17, 2023
- At least 9 people killed, including women and children
- 16 others injured
- 4 airstrikes targeted residential areas
- Saudi F-15 and Typhoon aircraft involved