Yemeni government strike on Taiz market kills seven, wounds 40
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Seven people were killed and 40 wounded, including children, when Yemeni government forces struck a market in Taiz province. Authorities said the target was a nearby Houthi military camp and ammunition depot. The strike comes amid renewed fighting after a years-long truce collapsed this summer.
Key Facts
- Seven people were killed in the attack on the market in Taiz province.
- Forty people, including children, were wounded.
- Yemeni authorities said the intended target was a nearby Houthi military camp and ammunition depot.
- The civil war in Yemen has continued since 2014, when Houthi rebels seized the capital Sanaa and northern regions.
The Strike
Yemeni government forces struck a local trading market in Taiz province. The attack killed seven people and wounded 40, including children. Authorities stated the intended target was a Houthi military camp and ammunition depot located next to the market.
Civil War Context
Yemen's civil war began in 2014 when Houthi rebels captured the capital Sanaa and northern regions. A multi-year truce was broken this summer, triggering a new escalation of fighting. The renewed hostilities have increased instability across the Middle East.
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