Houthi Ballistic Missile Strike Kills Dozens in Taiz Market

A Houthi ballistic missile attack on the Al-Hadara popular market in the Al-Wazi'iyah district, west of Taiz governorate, has resulted in a significant number of civilian casualties. The strike occurred during peak hours when the market was crowded with shoppers.

Local sources reported that the Houthi militia targeted the densely populated market, causing a large number of deaths and injuries among civilians. The attack also led to extensive destruction at the site, inciting panic among residents.

An initial list of victims identified includes Saeed Tarboush, Arif Ahmed Hail, Ahmed Hail, Khaled Mohammed Thabet, Fouad Abdo Saeed, Adel Al-Awshqi and his son, Abd al-Wali Salem Hashid, Bakr Mohammed Ghanem, Burhan Al-Wadhi, Ibrahim Al-Wadhi, Fouad Abdullah Al-Wadhi, Anas Al-Maqouti and Abu Al-Janiyat Al-Maqouti, Mohammed Ahmed Abdo Hailal, Abdulaziz Ahmed Mahyoub, Islam Alwan Al-Zughair, Abdulsalam Mohammed Abdullah Al-Qa'as, a resident from Al-Qubayta known as "Al-Hukouma," Abdo Hassan Al-Abyad, Mohammed Idris Al-Kazmi, Ahmed Saleh Sakio, Mustafa Alwan Saeed, Abdo Awad Al-Hudali, Mahyoub Ghalib Al-Malisah and his son, Mahboub Saleh Tawiro, Saddam Ahmed Ghosham Al-Hamrouri, Ghazi Essam Mohammed Ali, and Ali Halawi.

Sources confirmed that this casualty count is preliminary, and the numbers are expected to rise as injured individuals are treated and the full extent of the casualties is determined. This incident highlights the ongoing dangers civilians face in residential areas and marketplaces due to Houthi attacks, which invariably result in human loss and tragedy.