Yemen and the region
Al-Waziiyah update: conflicting preliminary tolls and a new Saree account amid airstrike denial
AP quoted the Houthi health spokesperson as reporting 20 dead and 15 wounded at the Al-Waziiyah market, while Houthi media reported 20 dead and 10 wounded. Yahya Saree added details to his allegation of Saudi airstrikes, contradicting Taiz local authorities. These are developments in accounts of the previously reported morning incident, not another attack.
Summary
- DisputedAP quoted Houthi health authorities on 20 dead and 15 wounded; 26 September reported 20 dead and 10 wounded. The discrepancy remains independently unresolved.
- DisputedSaree alleged three strikes by a Saudi aircraft; local authorities denied any air operation and blamed the Houthis. Responsibility has not been independently established.
- UnverifiedOlder Hormuz reports and Taiz military plans were excluded from new items; recent republication does not establish another incident.
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- DisputedAl-Waziiyah · Taiz
Conflicting Al-Waziiyah market tolls as Saree details Saudi airstrike allegation
AP quoted the Houthi health spokesperson as saying Friday morning’s Al-Waziiyah market strike killed 20 people and wounded 15, while a later 26 September report gave 20 dead and 10 wounded. The discrepancy is unexplained and there is no independent medical confirmation. At 13:49 UTC, 26 September published Yahya Saree’s allegation that a Saudi F-15 took off from Khamis Mushait at 07:10 in the morning and carried out three strikes, alongside a threat to retaliate. This contradicts the local-authority statement published before the window, which denied airstrikes in Al-Waziiyah and blamed the Houthis; AP said it could not independently verify responsibility. This updates accounts and preliminary tolls for the earlier incident, not an additional strike or figures to add to previous reports.