At least five civilians, including three young children, were severely injured after Iran-backed Houthi rebels shelled residential areas in the strategic southwestern city of Taiz, Yemen. The artillery attack directly targeted densely populated civilian neighborhoods, causing multiple casualties within a local family.
International news agency Al Jazeera confirmed the incident on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), citing a report by Yemen’s official state news agency, SABA.
Four Family Members Wounded in Al-Dhahra: An artillery shell fired by Houthi forces struck a residential compound in the Al-Dhahra district of Taiz, injuring four members of the same family. Among the victims are three young children aged between 4 and 12 years old.
Separate Attack in Biyer Basha: In a near-simultaneous shelling incident in the nearby Biyer Basha area, a 30-year-old civilian woman sustained severe injuries.
Escalating Conflict in Taiz: The city of Taiz has long been a major frontline battleground between the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents and forces loyal to the internationally recognized government of Yemen. While both sides have recently claimed territorial gains in the region, continuous artillery shelling continues to endanger the lives of local civilians.
