Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces
First reportAl Jazeera · 6 Aug, 13:59Z
Latest reportBBC · 6 Aug, 14:49Z
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Why it matters
What
Houthi attacks reportedly killed at least 30 Yemeni government troops in Marib and Hadramawt using missiles and drones.
Why
The Houthis said the strikes targeted Saudi military build-ups in the central Yemeni provinces.
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Further casualty details, independent verification, and official responses from Yemeni, Saudi, and Houthi authorities remain pending.
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Summary
- Houthi attacks on Yemeni military camps in Hadramout and Marib kill at least 30 soldiers.
- 15 others injured as missiles strike camps run by Emergency Forces and others.
- Eight missiles fired from al-Jawf governorate targeted multiple sites.
- Government calls the strikes the deadliest escalation in years, with rising casualty counts.
- Military sources say casualty numbers are expected to rise amid ongoing fighting.
Summary
- Houthi attacks in central and eastern Yemen killed at least 30 government troops.
- At least 50 others wounded, according to Yemeni government officials.
- Houthis claimed targeting Saudi-backed troops and said hundreds were killed or injured.
- Strikes hit camps in Marib and Hadramout, using missiles and drones.
- Conflict marks a major escalation since a 2022 truce halted major fighting.