The death toll from reported Saudi airstrikes in Yemen’s Sanaa province has risen to 44, including 21 children and 10 women, according to figures released by Houthi authorities on Monday.
The strikes reportedly targeted the Alshariyah area of Bani Hushaysh, east of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. The Houthi-controlled Ministry of Health said 40 other people were wounded, bringing the reported number of casualties to 84.
According to the ministry, rescue teams were still searching for missing people following the attack, raising concerns that the death toll could increase.
The latest casualties represent another escalation in Yemen’s prolonged conflict, which has experienced renewed fighting since a ceasefire arrangement that had helped pause hostilities collapsed in July 2026.
Saudi Arabia has since exchanged attacks with the Houthi movement, which has also targeted Saudi airports, energy infrastructure and military installations.
The latest airstrikes followed claims by the Houthis that they had attacked the financial district of Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Sunday. Witnesses reportedly observed damage to a skyscraper belonging to Saudi oil company Aramco.
The renewed confrontation has raised fears of a wider regional escalation, particularly because Saudi Arabia remains closely involved in supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government against the Houthi movement.
The humanitarian consequences are also becoming increasingly severe. The United Nations estimates that more than 1,600 people have been killed and over 300,000 displaced since fighting resumed.
Yemen has endured years of political instability and armed conflict, leaving millions of people vulnerable to food shortages, displacement and inadequate access to essential services.
The latest developments highlight the fragility of efforts to restore peace in the country, as renewed military exchanges threaten to deepen an already serious humanitarian crisis.
With attacks continuing on both sides, international attention is likely to focus on preventing further escalation and restoring diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a lasting political settlement.
