Yemen fighting around Taiz and Sanaa

2 developments · 2 October 2026 to 3 October 2026

Part of Yemen

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Yemen's Al Alimi announces military operations to retake territory from Houthis
2 Oct · Development · Yemen · Survival · Catastrophic

260 killed (The National, 4 Oct); 1,540 injured or sick (The National, 3 Oct); 150,000 displaced (The New York Times, 2 Oct); 3 lost essential services (ABC News AU, 3 Oct)
Yemen's government said fighting with Houthi forces in Taiz and Saada killed or wounded hundreds and drove families from home, worsening hunger and aid access.
Houthis blame Saudi air strikes as loud blasts rock Yemen's capital Sanaa
3 Oct · Development · Yemen · Survival · Severe

55 killed (France24, 3 Oct); 3 lost essential services (France24, 3 Oct)
Fighting in Taiz, Yemen, left 80 combatants dead as clashes intensified between Houthi and government forces. The war is widening beyond the capital and border areas.

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