Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Positions in Taiz, Yemeni Forces Reportedly Hit Al-Sawda Hill

Unconfirmed reports say Saudi airstrikes hit Houthi positions in Taiz city and Baqim district on September 12-13, 2026, with Yemeni government forces…

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Unconfirmed reports emerging from Telegram channels on September 12-13, 2026, indicate that Saudi Arabian airstrikes targeted Houthi positions in Yemen's Taiz governorate and Sa'ada province.

According to multiple reports, Saudi warplanes conducted strikes on the Al-Rabee and Al-Rabiyi areas in Taiz city and governorate, with three airstrikes hitting the Al-Rabiyi area specifically per one source. The border district of Baqim in Sa'ada province was also reportedly targeted.

Separately, Yemeni government forces conducted three airstrikes against Houthi positions and military barracks at Al-Sawda Hill and Mount Al-Hun'am in Taiz governorate, according to unconfirmed reports.

All reports remain unconfirmed and stem from Telegram channels with no official verification from Saudi Arabia, the Yemeni government, or Houthi authorities.

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Every claim source-checked against evidence (2026-09-13T10:19:16.620Z).

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