Airstrikes on market in Yemen's Taiz province cause multiple casualties

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, airstrikes hit a market near the Mawiyah junction in the Taiz province of Yemen, resulting in a significant number of casualties. While initial reports from the Houthi-controlled health ministry and the Al Masirah channel cited seven deaths, including children, and 40 injuries, later statements by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea claimed nearly 50 total casualties. Sources aligned with the Houthi movement further specified that the toll included approximately 30 militants and eight civilians.

The internationally recognized Yemeni government, supported by Saudi Arabia, acknowledged conducting military operations in the area, stating their forces targeted a Houthi camp and vehicles near the market. Three government military sources confirmed that Houthi fighters had recently established a camp at that location. In response to the attack, Houthi officials have publicly threatened retaliatory consequences against Saudi Arabia. The situation remains tense as the conflicting parties offer different accounts regarding the nature of the target and the composition of the victims.