Houthi Attack on Southern Yemen Camp Kills at Least 20 Fighters
An attack by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on a government-affiliated military camp in southern Yemen killed at least 20 fighters, according to local officials, underscoring the fragility of a truce that has reduced but not ended violence across the country.
• The strike targeted a military position in southern Yemen, though officials did not immediately provide details on the weapons used or identify all of the casualties.
• The dead were members of forces aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government, officials said.
• The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have fought government forces and rival factions throughout the country’s prolonged civil war.
• The attack comes amid continued regional tensions involving the Houthis, whose operations have extended beyond Yemen’s borders in recent years.
• Officials did not immediately report whether civilians were among the casualties or whether the strike prompted retaliatory action.
Yemen’s conflict has killed and displaced millions since 2014, when the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa. Although diplomatic efforts and a 2022 truce sharply reduced large-scale fighting, sporadic clashes and attacks continue, complicating efforts to reach a lasting political settlement.