# Yemen conflict airstrikes in Taizz province

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-conflict-airstrikes-in-taizz-province
> Updated: 2026-09-27T11:40:01.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

Conflict in Yemen has seen a recent escalation in airstrikes targeting civilian areas in the Taizz province. In late September, Saudi-led airstrikes in the port city of Mocha killed at least six civilians, including two children and a woman, following the Houthi seizure of the city and their advance toward the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

On September 27, further airstrikes at the Mafraq Mawiyah market and commercial shops in the Al-Ta'ziyah district killed at least seven people and injured approximately 40 others, including five children. Brigadier General Yahya Saree, a spokesperson for the Sanaa-based armed forces, reported that a Saudi F15 fighter jet launched the raids, moving from the Khamis Mushait base in Saudi Arabia to Taiz and Al-Jawf before returning to Saudi Arabia. While the Houthi-aligned Al-Masirah television station and the Houthi Health Ministry reported casualties of at least seven dead and 40 injured, sources close to the movement told Agence France-Presse that the strikes killed approximately 30 fighters and eight civilians.

The Yemen Health Ministry described the targeting of civilian markets and a local radio station wall as a violation of international law. While Houthi officials accused Saudi Arabia of targeting a market, the internationally recognized government of Yemen maintained its forces were targeting a Houthi camp and vehicles located near the site. Military sources cited by Reuters indicated that Houthi members had recently established a camp in close proximity to the market.

## Claims

- At least seven people were killed and 40 others were injured in the airstrikes. (disputed by 14 sources)
- Sources close to the Houthis reported that nearly 30 fighters and eight civilians were killed. (disputed by 7 sources)
- Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree reported nearly 50 total casualties from the strikes. (disputed by 4 sources)
- The casualties include five children. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- A Saudi F15 military formation conducted the strikes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The aircraft carried out two raids on the market in Mafraq Mawiyah at 11:29 AM. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The internationally recognized government stated its forces targeted a Houthi camp and vehicles in the same area. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Military sources reported that Houthi members had recently established a camp near the market. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Taiz, Yemen: Airstrikes on market cause multiple casualties

Airstrikes near a market in Taiz, Yemen, have left at least seven dead and 40 injured. Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for targeting civilians, while the Yemeni government claims a Houthi military camp was the goal.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taizz-market-airstrikes-kill-at-least-seven-in-yemen

### 2026-09-22: Mocha: Saudi airstrikes kill six civilians in Yemen

Saudi-led airstrikes in Mocha, Yemen, killed six civilians, including children, amid escalating Houthi advances near the Bab al-Mandab Strait and threats against US and regional interests.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-airstrikes-in-mocha-yemen-kill-six-civilians

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