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Yemen: 33 reportedly killed in attacks

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Airstrikes in the Bani Hushaysh area east of Sanaa in Yemen killed at least 30 people, most of them women and children, according to the Houthi movement's health ministry.
The attacks were carried out by Saudi Arabia and were described as one of the deadliest since fighting resumed in July.

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Why It Matters

Fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement resumed in July and is a consequence of the larger conflict between the US and Iran. The war in Yemen has been going on for twelve years and has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Yemen is one of the Arab world's poorest countries.

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According to the Houthi Ministry of Health, the attacks hit residential buildings in the area of Bani Hushaysh, east of Sanaa. Most of the victims are said to be women and children.

The airstrikes were reportedly carried out by Saudi Arabia and were described as one of the deadliest attacks since fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement resumed in July.

An eyewitness video seen by Reuters shows how a powerful explosion causes the ground to shake and a large cloud of dust to obscure the view.

Reuters has not been able to independently verify where or when the footage was shot. No previous online publication of the film has been found prior to November 7, 2026.

The fighting, which is an outgrowth of the larger conflict between the US and Iran, has reignited the 12-year war in Yemen. The war has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises and divided the country, which is one of the Arab world's poorest.

Open Questions

Exactly where and when the eyewitness footage was recorded
If there are additional victims beyond the minimum 30 dead
What specific targets did the attacks have beyond residential buildings