According to CoinMeta, and as reported by the Saba News Agency controlled by the Yemeni government, no airstrikes were conducted in the area where the market is located on that day. A ballistic missile attack launched by Houthi militants failed, leading to this incident. Masira TV, which is under the control of Houthi militants, reported that the market was subjected to three airstrikes by Saudi fighter jets, resulting in more than 30 casualties. A Yemeni government official stated that the attack caused at least 28 civilians to die and dozens to be injured, with many of the injured in critical condition, and the death toll is likely to rise further.