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Civilian casualties reported in Taiz market strike

Sep 27, 2026 05:55 AM CT Taiz, Yemen yemen, houthis, civilian-casualties, taiz, market-strike

Summary

Houthi-run health authorities reported seven deaths and 40 injuries, including children, following a strike on a market in Taiz province. The incident highlights ongoing civilian risks in Yemen's conflict zones, where Houthi forces remain a key proxy actor in the broader regional theater.

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Yemen's Houthi-run health ministry said seven people were killed and 40 injured, including children, ⁠in a strike on shops at a market in the Mawiya junction in Taiz province on Sunday.

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Houthis NEUTRAL

Reported the casualty figures via their health ministry.

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