At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen’s Taiz
Summary
At least four civilians were killed and nine injured in a missile strike by Houthi forces on a crowded road near Taiz in southwestern Yemen. Fighting between Houthi rebels and government forces continues in Taiz and Hodeidah, causing many families to flee and creating a worsening humanitarian crisis.Key Facts
- The missile strike targeted a crowded road south of Taiz city, killing at least four civilians and injuring nine.
- The Houthis are an Iran-backed group involved in ongoing fighting in Yemen.
- Yemeni government forces say they have retaken several key positions south of Taiz.
- The Houthis aim to control the Red Sea coastline, especially around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the port city of al-Makha.
- Houthis recently captured a strategic military base on a mountain in western Taiz.
- Renewed fighting has forced nearly 1,800 families to flee their homes in less than 48 hours.
- Displaced families often arrive with little food, shelter, or supplies, worsening the humanitarian situation.
- Phone and internet services remain cut off in combat zones, making relief work difficult.
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