Houthi strikes on Yemeni army bases kill at least 30 soldiers
Houthi forces launched attacks on government camps in Marib and Hadhramaut, resulting in at least 30 troops killed and more than 50 wounded.
On Thursday, Houthi fighters struck camps belonging to Yemen's internationally recognized government in the provinces of Marib and Hadhramaut, killing at least 30 troops and wounding at least 50 more, according to unnamed government sources. The attacks represent a notable escalation following a cease-fire that has limited major combat since April 2022 between the Iran-backed rebels and the Saudi-led coalition supporting the government.
Yemen's army acknowledged the assaults but withheld specific fatality figures. The Houthis have not yet commented, though they indicated a statement on a "major" military operation would be issued shortly. The conflict, which began in 2014 after the Houthis seized the capital, has evolved into a protracted proxy war with no decisive victor. The latest bloodshed underscores the fragility of the truce and the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Why it matters
The renewed fighting threatens the fragile cease-fire and could worsen Yemen's humanitarian emergency.
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