Two Children Killed in Houthi Attacks in Yemen’s Taiz Province
YEMEN / ISTANBUL — October 24, 2026
Two children have been killed, three civilians injured and four people abducted in alleged Houthi attacks in Yemen’s southwestern Taiz province over a 24-hour period, according to a human rights organisation.
The Yemen Network for Rights and Freedoms said on Saturday that it had recorded 21 incidents involving alleged Houthi violations across the province during the period. The reported incidents included shelling of residential neighbourhoods, abductions and damage to civilian property.
In a statement, the organisation reported that approximately 213 projectiles had been fired towards residential areas. Three civilians, including two women, sustained injuries, while four residents were reportedly taken to undisclosed locations following their abduction.
The group also accused Houthi forces of maintaining a siege on affected communities, restricting civilian movement and obstructing the delivery of essential supplies.
In the al-Hujariya area south of Taiz, the organisation reported that Houthi fighters raided and looted three houses and damaged seven others. Two of the damaged properties were reportedly completely destroyed.
The rights organisation urged the international community to take action to protect residents from continued shelling and restrictions. It warned that the prolonged violence and deteriorating conditions were placing additional pressure on civilians and healthcare facilities, reducing their ability to respond to the growing humanitarian needs.
The Houthis had not issued an immediate response to the allegations.
Renewed Military Escalation in Yemen
The latest developments come amid an intensification of military operations that began in July. The escalation has reportedly become the most extensive since relative calm followed a truce announced in April 2022.
Since October 5, Yemeni government forces have been conducting an operation known as Dawn of Yemen. Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, said the campaign aims to restore government control over state institutions held by the Houthis and recapture the capital, Sanaa.
Yemen’s conflict dates back to 2014, when Houthi forces seized Sanaa and several other provinces. In March 2015, a Saudi-led military coalition intervened in support of the internationally recognised Yemeni government.
The Houthis currently control large areas of northern and western Yemen, while government forces and their allies maintain control over Aden and significant parts of the country’s southern and eastern regions.
The latest reported attacks highlight the continuing security challenges facing civilians as fighting and political divisions continue to hinder efforts to achieve lasting peace in Yemen.
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