Massive Explosion in Yemen's Taiz After Houthi Missile Launch Fails

A powerful explosion rocked Al-Huban, east of  Yemen's Taiz, on Wednesday evening after a Houthi-fired ballistic missile malfunctioned and detonated mid-launch, local sources reported.

The Iran-backed Houthi militia had attempted to launch the missile from one of its military sites in Al-Huban toward Israeli-occupied territories. However, the projectile exploded shortly after takeoff, sending a deafening blast across the area and triggering panic among residents.

Witnesses described the explosion as catastrophic, with its shockwaves heard across large parts of the city. Nearby neighborhoods were plunged into chaos as terrified civilians scrambled for safety.

The incident highlights the Houthis’ continued use of populated areas as military staging grounds—a reckless tactic that endangers civilian lives and violates international humanitarian law.