Yemeni gov’t forces, Houthis trade blame for deadly strikes on Taiz market
Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels are trading blame for a deadly strike on the al-Hadara market in the al-Waziiya district of Taiz governorate. The attack left at least 30 people dead and eight wounded. Houthi health ministry spokesman Anis al-Asbahi stated that Saudi enemy aircraft targeted the market, while Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the jets launched from Khamis Mushait base in Saudi Arabia. Conversely, Yemeni military spokesperson Majed Al-Nuzaili accused the Houthis of firing a ballistic missile into the crowded market and labeled the incident a war crime.
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- ✓ At least 30 people were killed in an attack on al-Hadara market in Taiz governorate's al-Waziiya district.
- ✓ Houthi health ministry spokesman Anis al-Asbahi said Saudi aircraft carried out the strikes.
- ✓ Yemeni military spokesperson Majed Al-Nuzaili accused the Houthis of firing a ballistic missile at the market.
What changed
Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels have officially traded accusations over who is responsible for the deadly airstrike and missile attack on the Taiz market.
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Yemeni Forces and Houthis Trade Blame for Taiz Market Strike
Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels are trading blame for a deadly strike on the al-Hadara market in the al-Waziiya district of Taiz governorate. The attack left at least 30 people dead and eight wounded. Houthi health ministry spokesman Anis al-Asbahi stated that Saudi enemy aircraft targeted the market, while Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the jets launched from Khamis Mushait base in Saudi Arabia. Conversely, Yemeni military spokesperson Majed Al-Nuzaili accused the Houthis of firing a ballistic missile into the crowded market and labeled the incident a war crime.
Why it matters
This violence unfolds amid renewed fighting and an unfolding humanitarian crisis as government forces launch a wider offensive in the region. The incident stands out as one of the deadliest single attacks during the recent cycle of fighting in Yemen. Both warring factions have offered conflicting, unverified accounts regarding the origin of the munitions that struck the market.
What is confirmed
- At least 30 people were killed in an attack on al-Hadara market in Taiz governorate's al-Waziiya district.
- Houthi health ministry spokesman Anis al-Asbahi said Saudi aircraft carried out the strikes.
- Yemeni military spokesperson Majed Al-Nuzaili accused the Houthis of firing a ballistic missile at the market.
Still unconfirmed
- Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the aircraft involved in the strike took off from Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait base.
What to watch next
- Independent international or humanitarian investigations verifying whether the market was struck by an airstrike or a ballistic missile.
- Further escalation of fighting and military offensives by government-allied forces in Taiz province.
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