Houthi rebels have carried out deadly missile and drone strikes against Yemeni government military positions, killing at least 30 troops. The attacks targeted areas in two central Yemeni provinces where Saudi-backed forces have been stationed.
What we know
- At least 30 Yemeni government soldiers were reported killed in the strikes
- The Houthis claimed they were targeting Saudi military concentrations in the affected regions
- The attacks took place across the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt
Houthis Strike Key Yemeni Provinces with Missiles and Drones
The Houthi movement deployed both missiles and drones in coordinated strikes against what they described as Saudi military gatherings in Marib and Hadramawt. These provinces have been strategic flashpoints in Yemen's prolonged civil conflict, with government and coalition forces maintaining a significant presence there.
Why it matters
The strikes underscore the ongoing intensity of Yemen's civil war and the continued threat Houthi forces pose to government-held territory, particularly in resource-rich central provinces.
Common questions
Which Yemeni provinces were targeted in the Houthi drone and missile attacks?
The strikes were directed at military positions in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.
