Houthi attack kills 53 in biggest single loss of life since Yemen civil war reignited
Summary
A Houthi missile attack on a Yemeni government training camp killed at least 53 people and injured more than 200. This is the deadliest single event since fighting in Yemen’s civil war restarted in September.Key Facts
- The attack targeted al-Alam camp in Shabwa province, mostly hitting young recruits.
- Injured people were taken to a hospital in Ataq, where blood donation appeals were made.
- The UN-recognised Yemeni government called for an investigation into how troops were vulnerable to the missile attack.
- Houthis launched the attack using ballistic missiles, which are long-range rockets.
- The Yemeni government president wants the UN to label the Houthis as a foreign terrorist group.
- The Houthis also cut a road linking Shabwa and Houthi-controlled Bayda governorate.
- Fighting continues near the strategic Bab al-Mandab waterway, with southern forces pushing back the Houthis.
- Saudi Arabia has faced missile attacks on airports and energy sites recently, but Riyadh airport reopened after an attack.
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