The death toll from Saudi airstrikes in Yemen’s Sanaa province has risen to 44, including 21 children and 10 women, according to figures released by the Houthi authorities.
The Houthi-controlled Ministry of Health said at least 40 other people were wounded in the strikes targeting the Alshariyah area of Bani Hushaysh, east of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.
The latest figures bring the total number of casualties to 84, with rescue teams reportedly continuing searches for people believed to be missing beneath the rubble.
The authorities described the incident as a major civilian tragedy, although the casualty figures have not been independently verified.
The latest violence comes amid renewed hostilities in Yemen, where a prolonged conflict involving the Iran-aligned Houthi movement and the internationally recognised government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has continued to destabilise the country.
A truce reached in 2022 had significantly reduced fighting, but according to the report, renewed clashes following the breakdown of the ceasefire in July have intensified tensions between the opposing sides.
The Houthis have also carried out attacks against Saudi targets, including airports, energy infrastructure and military installations.
On Sunday, the group claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Riyadh’s financial district. Eyewitnesses reportedly observed damage to a skyscraper belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco.
The latest developments raise concerns about further escalation and the humanitarian consequences for civilians caught in the conflict.
According to the United Nations, more than 1,600 people have been killed and over 300,000 displaced since fighting resumed.
Yemen has endured years of conflict, economic hardship and humanitarian suffering, leaving millions of people dependent on humanitarian assistance.
As hostilities continue, renewed international diplomatic efforts are increasingly important to prevent further civilian casualties and secure a lasting political settlement.
