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08 September 2026
Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces
08 September 2026
This content originally appeared on Al Jazeera.
Yemen fighting escalates as gov’t forces launch air strikes on Houthi targets
Published On 8 Sep 20268 Sep 2026
- Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government launch counterattacks against the Houthi rebels, with officials saying they aim to recapture the capital, Sanaa, from the Iran-backed group.
- At least 73 civilians are wounded in Houthi strikes on cities and economic infrastructure in southern Saudi Arabia as Riyadh warns against continuing attacks.
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