At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen’s Taiz
A Houthi missile strike on a crowded road in Yemen's Taiz governorate has killed at least four civilians and injured nine others. The attack occurs amid ongoing military escalations as government forces and Houthi rebels fight for control of strategic positions near the Red Sea coast.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the persistent humanitarian crisis and the volatile security situation in Yemen, which remains a critical flashpoint for regional stability.
The attack on a crowded road comes amid fierce clashes across Taiz and Hodeidah and rapid civilian displacement.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Forces loyal to Yemen's Saudi-backed government ride in pick-up trucks along a road in the Hays district, south of Hodeidah, on September 5, 2026 [Khaled Ziad/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 5 Sep 2026 5 Sep 2026 At least four civilians have been killed and nine others injured in a Houthi missile strike on a crowded road in southwestern Yemen, according to Yemen’s state-run Saba news agency.
The attack by the Iran-backed group on Saturday targeted a gathering of civilians along the strategic Heijah al-Abd road, south of Taiz city, Saba said, quoting local and medical sources, and comes amid heavy fighting across key front lines in the Taiz and Hodeidah governorates.
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