Conflict · Sanaa, Yemen · October 11, 2026

Saudi airstrike on Sanaa kills a child

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 10, 8:00 PM ET

The Royal Saudi Air Force carried out an airstrike in Yemen's capital Sanaa, killing a child and wounding seven others. Residents described fear and uncertainty as the city came under attack following the Houthi strike on Riyadh.

Why it matters

Renewed Saudi strikes on Yemen's capital raise the risk to civilians in one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Background

Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition against the Houthis since 2015, conducting airstrikes on Houthi-held areas. Yemen's war has caused a severe humanitarian emergency.

The story so far

1. Oct 11Saudi airstrike on Sanaa kills a child
2. Oct 12Saudi airstrike in Sanaa kills a child, wounds seven
3. Oct 14Houthis claim downing of Saudi Eurofighter over Saada
4. Oct 15Saudi Arabia reports missile interceptions as Houthis claim jet downing
5. Oct 16Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missile aimed at Medina

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗October 11, 2026

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