Sunday, November 8, 2026 - At least 33 people have reportedly been killed and 39 others injured following Saudi air strikes on a village near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, according to Houthi authorities. The attacks struck Al-Shariya village in Bani Hushaysh district on Saturday, November 7, with homes reportedly among the damaged buildings.
The Houthi-run Health Ministry said women and children accounted for many of the victims, while rescue teams continued searching through the rubble for survivors. The reported death toll makes the attack one of the deadliest since fighting between Saudi-backed forces and the Houthis intensified in July 2026.
According to Reuters, medical officials reported that several victims remained trapped beneath collapsed buildings, while critically injured patients were being rushed to hospitals.
Houthi authorities also alleged that follow-up strikes targeted emergency responders attempting to rescue survivors. Reuters could not independently verify the accounts, and Saudi Arabia's Center for International Communication said it was investigating the reports.
The renewed violence follows the collapse of the 2022 United Nations-brokered truce, which had largely reduced direct fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces.
The latest attack threatens to deepen Yemen's already severe humanitarian crisis as fighting spreads and civilian communities face increasing insecurity. The United Nations has reported more than 1,600 deaths and over 300,000 people displaced since fighting resumed in July, according to recent reports.
Meanwhile, the Houthis have claimed responsibility for missile and drone operations targeting Saudi infrastructure, raising fears of further cross-border escalation. International attention is now focused on preventing additional civilian casualties, restoring diplomatic efforts and securing humanitarian access for communities caught in the conflict.
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