Houthi-run health ministry says airstrikes kill 33 near Yemen capital

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   Houthi health ministry says airstrikes near Sanaa kill 33

   The Houthi-run health ministry now reports 33 people killed in airstrikes near Yemen's capital Sanaa, blaming Saudi Arabia. Earlier counts from the same ministry and other outlets ranged from 22 to 44 dead, reflecting confusion in the immediate aftermath. The strikes occurred amid escalating cross-border attacks between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi Arabia, which intercepted Houthi missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and Mecca on Wednesday. Casualty figures remain unverified by independent observers.

   Why it matters

   The attack marks one of the deadliest 24-hour periods in the Yemen war, with the New York Times reporting more than 50 killed overall. Saudi air defenses said they intercepted Houthi projectiles aimed at major cities, while the Houthis denied targeting Mecca. The conflicting death tolls highlight the difficulty of verifying battlefield claims in a conflict where both sides control tightly restricted information environments.

   What is confirmed

   • Houthi-run health ministry says airstrikes near Sanaa killed 33 people.
   • The ministry blames Saudi Arabia for the strikes.
   • Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and Mecca on Wednesday.
   • More than 50 people were killed in Yemen in one of the deadliest 24-hour periods of the war.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Death toll may be as high as 44 according to Houthi rebels.
   • At least 25 killed in a Saudi air strike according to BBC.
   • An airstrike killed 22 people near Yemen's capital according to ABC News.

   What to watch next

   • Independent verification of casualty numbers
   • Saudi military response or statement on the specific strikes near Sanaa
   • Escalation in cross-border missile and drone attacks
   Sources used for this update (16)

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   5. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — An airstrike has killed 22 people near Yemen's capital, Houthi official says
   6. Al Jazeera — Yemeni gov’t forces, Houthis trade blame for deadly strikes on Taiz market
   7. The New York Times — More Than 50 Killed in Yemen in One of the Deadliest 24 Hours of the War
   8. BBC — Houthis say at least 25 killed in Saudi air strike
   9. Reuters — Houthi-run health ministry says airstrikes it blames on Saudi Arabia kill 27 near Yemen capital
   10. AP News — Houthi rebels say at least 44 killed in airstrike near Yemeni capital, and other Mideast news
   11. www.ariananews.af — Trump says further US attacks on Iran ‘highly unlikely’ as peace talks gain momentum | Ariana News | Afghanistan News
   12. www.yahoo.com — Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills 6 people, Hamas-run health ministry says
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