Explosions majeures à Sanaa, capitale yéménite contrôlée par les Houthis

Explosions heard in Sanaa

On Saturday 2 October 2026, at least five strong explosions were reported in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen that remains under the control of the Houthi movement. Residents described loud blasts that reverberated across the city, prompting concerns about civilian safety.

Claims of Saudi air strikes

A media outlet affiliated with the pro‑Iranian Houthi fighters announced that the explosions resulted from Saudi Arabian air strikes targeting the capital. The statement did not provide further details on the number of aircraft involved, the exact locations hit, or any casualties.

Context of the conflict

Sanaa has been under Houthi administration since 2015, and the city has periodically been subjected to aerial attacks amid the broader Yemeni conflict. The latest reports add to a series of incidents that have heightened tensions between the Houthi forces and the Saudi‑led coalition supporting the internationally recognized Yemeni government.