Yemen Airstrikes Kill 4, Hospital Sources Confirm as Separatist Leader Flees Amid Escalating Conflict

On January 7, 2026, intense airstrikes in Yemen’s al-Dhalea province killed at least four civilians and wounded several others, according to hospital sources speaking to international media. The strikes came as the leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), Aidarous al-Zubaidi, fled to an unknown location just hours before he was due to board a flight to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for peace negotiations aimed at defusing rising tensions in southern Yemen.

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Medical staff at Al-Nasr and Al-Tadamon hospitals confirmed the deaths and reported additional injured patients following the air attacks, which were part of a broader Saudi-led coalition campaign targeting separatist forces.

Daily Sun

The lethal strikes occurred amid intensifying conflict between the Saudi-backed internationally recognized Yemeni government and the UAE-backed STC, which has previously seized significant territory in southern Yemen.

News.az

Coalition forces say they acted on intelligence suggesting that Zubaidi had marshaled armed units, including armored vehicles and heavy weapons, raising fears of an escalation in hostilities. Zubaidi’s sudden departure and absence from scheduled peace talks in Riyadh have deepened divisions within the anti-Houthi alliance, complicating diplomatic efforts and raising new concerns about security and civilian safety in Yemen.

AL-Monitor

The ongoing Yemen conflict, now in its second decade, continues to have devastating consequences for civilians across the country. Frequent airstrikes, ground clashes, and political infighting have contributed to one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, with thousands killed, millions displaced, and basic services strained beyond capacity.

AP News

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