Saudi strikes on boats off Yemen's Taiz kill eight fishermen, health ministry says

Summary

Saudi strikes targeting boats off the coast of al-Kadha in Yemen's Taiz Governorate killed eight fishermen, according to the Sanaa-based Ministry of Health and Environment, which is run by the Houthis. The ministry called the attack a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and said the kingdom continues to target civilians and civilian objects.

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1. Middle East Eye

   21 Oct 2026, 01:56 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that the Ministry of Health and Environment announced Saudi strikes on boats off al-Kadha in Yemen's Taiz Governorate killed eight fishermen, and that the ministry called the attack a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.