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| The Taiz Cauldron. October 11, 2026 |
| 2026-10-13 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited Commentary by Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin [ColonelCassad] By nightfall, the defense of the city of Al-Misrakh had collapsed. Fighting is already raging on the outskirts of Taiz, where the defeated Saudi units are retreating. There is no way out. The Houthis are offering the option of surrendering their weapons and being allowed to enter Aden to avoid serious destruction in the city. Some interventionist units have already taken this option. Riyadh Airport suspended operations after arrivals at Terminals 3 (15 killed, 309 wounded) and 4 (1 US citizen killed and 15 wounded, including Russian citizens). Air defenses were unable to provide cover, and apparently will not be able to. The Houthis warn that international airlines fly into the combat zone in Saudi airspace at their own risk—their safety is not guaranteed. The safety of passengers at Saudi airports is also not guaranteed. The only exception is the Mecca and Medina areas. Overall, I would not recommend Russian citizens visiting Saudi Arabia in the near future. Saudi Arabia, through Oman and China, is asking the Houthis to agree to a ceasefire. The Houthis have so far refused and are demanding a complete end to the blockade of Yemen and the withdrawal of occupation forces from the country. Related: Taiz: 2026-10-12 Houthis became enraged at their sadistic enemies and killed their commanders Taiz: 2026-10-11 Yemeni forces thwart Houthi militia's attempts to advance in Al-Shaqb and Al-Masrakh, claim to date killed over 7500 Houthis Taiz: 2026-10-09 Yemeni forces shoot down Saudi Bayraktar Akinci drone over Taiz |
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