Houthi-run rights body says strike hit Yemen paint factory, causing fire

Disputed · Yemen, Yemen (approximate) · 2026-10-29 12:57 UTC

The Houthi-run National Human Rights Authority says a strike hit a paint factory in Yemen late Wednesday, causing a large fire and possibly releasing toxic gases, and blames Yemeni government forces. The Houthis say the strike was carried out by Saudi Arabia.

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Disputed: 1 independent source.

Sources disagree on:

• The National Human Rights Authority blames Yemeni government forces for the paint factory strike, while the Houthis say Saudi Arabia carried it out.

Sources

• The Siasat Daily, 2026-10-29 12:57 UTC

Changes

• 2026-10-29 13:08 UTC: Unverified
• 2026-10-29 13:12 UTC: Unverified to Disputed

First reported 2026-10-29 12:57 UTC; last updated 2026-10-29 13:12 UTC.

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