Escalating conflict in Yemen and Saudi Arabia as air strikes and missile attacks continue

Violence in the Yemen conflict intensified significantly between November 6 and November 10, 2026. On November 6, air strikes on a market in the Al-Waziyah region of Taiz province resulted in conflicting reports regarding the death toll, with estimates ranging from 20 to 30 fatalities. Both Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed government forces blamed each other for the incident. A further escalation occurred on November 7, when Saudi air strikes in the village of Bani Hushays near Sanaa killed at least 33 people and wounded 39 others, most of whom were women and children.

In retaliation, the Houthi movement launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and oil facilities owned by the company Aramco. Witnesses reported damage to the Aramco tower within the King Abdullah Financial District on November 8. The Saudi-led coalition announced the successful interception and destruction of several ballistic missiles and cruise missiles during the attacks. While authorities in Saudi Arabia issued air threat warnings, they confirmed that the risks were contained and reported no casualties. The situation remains volatile as both sides continue to engage in reciprocal military actions, with the coalition maintaining high defensive readiness.