Yemen government launches airstrikes as Houthi missile attack kills civilians

Yemen

First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 11:16 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Yemen's government has launched air attacks on the Houthis, while a Houthi missile strike near Taiz killed at least four civilians and intensified fighting in western Yemen.

SO WHAT?

The conflict is escalating through direct government air operations and continued missile attacks near a strategic regional shipping corridor.

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aljazeera.comen

Yemen government launches own air attacks on Houthis: What that means

Sep 5, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC

aljazeera.comen

At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen's Taiz | Conflict News

Sep 5, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC

khabaragency.neten

Five Killed and Injured in Houthi Missile Attack on Taiz-Lahj Road

Sep 5, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC

english.news.cnen

Fighting intensifies in W. Yemen as missile strike on key road kills 4-Xinhua

Sep 5, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC

standardmedia.co.keen

Fresh Yemen clashes kill more than 60: military, medical sources

Sep 5, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

arabnews.comen

Arab News | Fresh Yemen clashes kill more than 60: military, medical sources

Sep 5, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC

samaa.tven

Yemen Houthi offensive leaves 129 dead over Bab al-Mandab

Sep 5, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC

thenationalnews.comen

Civilian casualties reported in Houthi attacks on Taiz highway in Yemen

Sep 5, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC

naharnet.comen

81 dead as Yemen's Houthis push towards key strait

Sep 5, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC