Deadly Houthi attacks in Yemen’s Taiz as government forces advance in Marib

What the report says

Yemeni government forces say they have made fresh gains in Marib as part of their operation “Dawn of Yemen,” while fighting has intensified in Taiz, according to Al Jazeera’s report published on 13 October 2026. The Saudi-backed forces said they advanced in several areas of Marib governorate, including around strategic high ground near the Maas camp facility and positions north of Harib, as clashes continued with Houthi fighters.

Al Jazeera reported that the escalation in Marib came after earlier Houthi gains in September along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the capture of Mocha and nearby territory around Bab al-Mandeb. The article said the government’s leadership has framed the offensive as an effort to reclaim remaining Houthi-held areas, including the capital, Sanaa, which the group has controlled since 2014.

In Taiz, also on 13 October, Al Jazeera said Houthi shelling and ground fighting had hit residential districts and other civilian areas. The report described mortar and artillery fire, as well as a missile strike in the Jabal Kahboub area, while local sources said the battles stretched across multiple fronts in and around the city, which remains under Houthi siege. The article also said hospitals and supply lines in Taiz are under severe strain because of shortages of fuel, medicines and medical materials.

The reported civilian toll is significant, with the Yemen Network for Rights and Freedoms saying 43 violations in 24 hours left five civilians dead and 17 wounded. Al Jazeera’s account underscores how the conflict continues to combine front-line military movement with growing risks for civilians, particularly in Taiz, where shelling has damaged homes, infrastructure and a hospital.