A Houthi drone attack on a gas station in Taiz province, Yemen, claimed the life of one civilian and left 14 others injured, several critically, in a pre-dawn strike on Thursday.
According to local officials, the explosion completely destroyed the Qadasi gas station northeast of Taiz city and ignited fires that damaged nearby homes. Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters reportedly clashed shortly after the strike near the explosion site.
The Yemeni Ministry of Defence confirmed the Houthis used drones to bomb fuel tanks at the station. Firefighters and rescue teams responded swiftly to control the blaze and evacuate the wounded to nearby hospitals.
The Houthi group has not officially commented on the attack. Yemen has remained gripped by civil war since 2014, with Houthis targeting government-held regions using missiles and drones, causing repeated civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
In a separate development earlier this week, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea claimed responsibility for a hypersonic ballistic missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel. The group also claimed UAV attacks on Tel Aviv, Eilat, and Ashkelon, as part of its stated support for Palestinians amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
Sarea vowed to continue attacks until Israel ceases military operations in Gaza, further escalating regional tensions.
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Houthi Drone Strike Kills 1, Injures 14 in Yemen Gas Attack

Strike near Taiz destroys gas station, triggers clashes; Houthis also claim missile hit on Israel

Houthi Drone Strike Kills 1, Injures 14 in Yemen Gas Attack

Strike near Taiz destroys gas station, triggers clashes; Houthis also claim missile hit on Israel

July 3, 2025 | 18:48 IST