Yemen and the Red Sea

Yemeni government forces and Houthi media report airstrikes on Sanaa

ATTACK
Location
Sanaa
Actors
Saudi Arabia · Houthis
Importance
Notable

On Sunday, 4 October 2026, government spokesman Colonel Majed Abdullah al-Nazili said forces struck Houthi targets in Sanaa. Houthi-run Al-Masirah, cited by AFP, reported that Saudi aircraft hit the capital with 26 strikes. AFP correspondents in the city reported explosions and warplanes firing missiles. The figure of 26 strikes is Al-Masirah's claim.

Why it matters

Warplanes were reported over Sanaa as fighting widened across Yemen.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: Yemen government forces bomb Sanaa, as Houthis strike Aramco, Yemeni armed forces hit Houthi strongholds as fighting rages

The government spokesman and Houthi media both describe strikes on Sanaa. The 26-strike count is Al-Masirah's claim, carried by AFP, not a confirmed damage assessment. AFP correspondents reported warplanes firing missiles. The point is the city, not a building.