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Reports Say Saudi Airstrike on Taiz Market Kills Seven Civilians, Including Children

Houthi‑linked media and health authorities report that a Saudi airstrike on a market area in Yemen’s Taiz governorate killed at least seven civilians and wounded more than 40, with children among the dead.

Houthi‑aligned sources say a Saudi airstrike on a market in Yemen’s Taiz governorate has killed multiple civilians and left dozens more wounded, illustrating the continuing cost of the conflict for people far from decision‑making circles.

The Houthi‑run Al Masirah channel and the movement’s Ministry of Health report that the Saudi air force carried out an attack on commercial facilities at a central market near the Mawiyah junction in Taiz. According to their figures, at least seven civilians were killed and more than 40 were injured.

The same reports say the strike directly hit civilian property and shops, and that at least five children are among the dead. These casualty numbers and descriptions come from Houthi‑controlled outlets and had not been independently verified in the source material. The Saudi‑led coalition had not issued a detailed public response in the reporting provided.

Taiz has long been one of Yemen’s most contested regions. A strike on its markets not only causes immediate loss of life and livelihoods, it also places fresh strain on local medical facilities that are already weakened by years of war.

The incident has broader implications for perceptions of the air campaign’s conduct, for efforts to limit civilian harm, and for any attempt to stabilize the front around Taiz. Confirmation of the casualty figures by independent organizations, or a formal response from the Saudi‑led coalition, would significantly shape how this strike is viewed in Yemen and abroad.

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