Yemen front and the region
Tanker hit by projectile near Hormuz as aid groups warn of collapse in Taiz
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, with no crew injuries. In Taiz, Oxfam and rights groups warned of a deepening siege and civilian casualties, while Baghdad denied hosting any Houthi offices.
Summary
- ConfirmedA tanker was hit 11 nautical miles west of Bukha in Oman; the fire was put out.
- ConfirmedOxfam: Taiz is running out of water, fuel and fresh food.
- ConfirmedWashington accuses the Houthis of forcibly recruiting children.
- AttributedRights groups count 6 civilians killed and 17 injured in Taiz over two days.
- DisputedA report that Iraq ordered Houthi offices shut is met with a government denial.
nautical miles west of Bukha, where the tanker was hit
UKMTO 14:59Zmaritime attacks at least in two weeks, according to Kpler
14:59Zcivilians killed in Taiz on 19 and 20 October, according to 28 groups
14:26Zpopulation of besieged Taiz
The Guardian 14:24ZDevelopments in this window
- DisputedIraq
Iraqi government denies Houthi offices exist after report of closure order
Alhurra, citing government sources, reported that Iraq's prime minister ordered Houthi offices closed and their members expelled. Government spokesman Haidar al-Aboudi said the group has no offices in Iraq, so no such decision was needed. The two accounts conflict.
Source: belqees.net - ConfirmedStrait of Hormuz
Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Bukha, Oman
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 11 nautical miles west of Bukha, near the Strait of Hormuz. A fire broke out on board and was extinguished; all crew are safe. The vessel and the attacker have not been identified.
Source: almamlakatv.com - ConfirmedYemen
US chargé d'affaires accuses Houthis of forcibly recruiting children
The US chargé d'affaires to Yemen, Neil Hope, accused the Houthis of forcibly recruiting children and sending them to the front lines. He spoke in a video posted by the embassy on X. No Houthi response appeared in the sources we read.
Source: belqees.net - AttributedTaiz
Airstrikes on Houthi reinforcements around Jabal Hann, west of Taiz
Al-Qahera News reported that warplanes struck Houthi reinforcements and camps around Jabal Hann. Government forces say operations west of Taiz are continuing. No casualty figures or Houthi account are available.
Source: darelhilal.com - UnverifiedMarib
Reports of Houthi missile strike on Marib city
Lebanon24 ran a breaking item citing Yemeni sources saying the Houthis targeted Marib city with missiles. We could not read the full text, and there are no details on damage or casualties.
Source: Lebanon24 - AttributedTaiz
28 rights groups: 6 civilians killed, 17 injured in Taiz in two days
In a joint statement, 28 Yemeni rights groups said 6 civilians were killed and 17 injured in Taiz on 19 and 20 October. They blamed the Houthis for a missile strike on the Sina district that killed a young woman, injured 9 civilians and destroyed 3 homes. The figures come from the groups and have not been independently confirmed.
Source: yemenmonitor.com - ConfirmedTaiz
Oxfam: humanitarian crisis in Taiz nearing the unmanageable
Oxfam aid workers said besieged Taiz is running out of water, fuel and fresh food. Houthi forces have cut most supply routes to the city of more than 900,000 people. Heavy fighting this week near the old airport hit a dense residential area, and the UN is calling for aid access.
Source: The Guardian