Yemen conflict escalates after Houthi missile and drone strikes on military camps

Houthi missile and drone attacks on military camps in Marib and Hadramawt have reportedly killed at least 30 Yemeni government troops, according to military sources, as fighting intensifies in Yemen.

Yemen’s Defence Ministry confirmed the strikes caused military casualties but did not provide a verified death toll. Houthi military spokesman Yahia Sarea said the group targeted what it described as Saudi-backed military build-ups, while Deputy UN spokesperson Farhan Haq urged all parties to avoid further escalation.

Key developments:

  • Yemen’s Defence Ministry said ballistic missiles and drones struck multiple military camps.
  • A separate reported Houthi attack wounded 11 civilians in Saudi Arabia’s Najran border region.
  • The UN warned renewed fighting could reverse progress made since the 2022 ceasefire.
  • Recent weeks have seen increased cross-border attacks and maritime tensions in the Red Sea.

ℹ️         BBC News

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