- Houthi attacks on military camps in Marib and Hadhramaut killed at least 30 government troops and wounded at least 50 others, according to Yemeni government officials.
- The assaults hit camps for forces of the internationally recognized government in the provinces of Marib and Hadhramaut.
- Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed that the attacks, which he said were carried out using missiles and drones, had led to 'hundreds' of casualties.
- Yemeni military sources reported that eight missiles were fired from al-Jawf governorate, targeting al-Thiniya, al-Abr, and al-Rouk.
- Casualty numbers are expected to rise following the attacks.
- The attacks represent a major escalation since a de facto truce in Yemen in April 2022 that halted major fighting.
- Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, when the Houthis seized the capital of Sanaa, forcing the internationally recognized government into exile in Saudi Arabia.
- A Saudi-led coalition intervened months later and has been battling the rebels since 2015 to try and restore the internationally recognized government to power.
- The war has turned into a stalemated proxy conflict with neither side winning.
- Fighting in Yemen between the pro-Iranian Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces has intensified in recent weeks, after four years of relative calm.
Houthi rebel attacks on Yemeni military camps in Marib and Hadhramaut resulted in at least 30 deaths and 50 injuries, according to government officials. This incident, described as the deadliest in years, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, which had seen a relative lull since April 2022.2
The assaults targeted camps for the internationally recognized government, with the Houthis reportedly launching missiles and drones from al-Jawf governorate. Yemeni military sources indicated that the attacks were a response to previous assaults on Houthi positions, and casualty numbers are expected to rise.345
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, when the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, forcing the government into exile. A Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015 to restore the government, but the conflict has devolved into a stalemated proxy war with neither side achieving a decisive victory.78
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the attacks resulted in “hundreds” of casualties, although the Houthis did not provide specific numbers. The recent uptick in violence follows four years of relative calm, raising concerns about the stability of the region.10
The Houthis have also announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, further escalating tensions in the area. The situation remains fluid, with both sides preparing for potential further confrontations.
“The attacks targeted camps in Marib and Hadhramaut, with eight missiles fired from al-Jawf governorate, and casualty numbers are expected to rise. This marks a major escalation since the April 2022 truce, with Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claiming 'hundreds' of casualties.”
