Houthi missiles hit Yemen training camp, killing dozens as war reignites
Authorities say 50 security recruits died when three missiles struck a government-run camp in Shabwa province. Over 200 people, mostly young, were reportedly wounded.
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What happened
Fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces has intensified, with Houthi attacks on Saudi cities and displacement of more than 233,000 people across Yemen. The latest development is a Houthi ballistic missile strike on a government military camp in Shabwa, where the reported death toll rose to 53.
Why it matters
The reports call it the deadliest single loss of life since the Yemen civil war reignited. They also say the United States declined Saudi requests for help after the escalation.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 2:44 PM ET: The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and Gulf ministers urged action as fighting displaced more than 233,000 people.
- Oct 19, 6:49 AM ET: New reports emerged of Iranian support for the Houthis amid a wave of attacks on Saudi cities.
- Oct 19, 8:51 AM ET: Houthis fired ballistic missiles at a military camp in Shabwa during a training exercise, and a government forces spokesman said at least 18 were killed.
- Oct 19, 11:25 AM ET: The death toll rose to 53, with more than 200, mostly young people, said to be injured.
Coverage
- Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, authorities say (BBC)
- Houthi attack kills 53 in biggest single loss of life since Yemen civil war reignited (The Guardian)
- Dozens killed after Houthi strike on military camp in Shabwa (Al Jazeera)
- At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on military camp in Yemen’s Shabwa (Al Jazeera)
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