Houthi Attack in Yemen Kills 35 Government Soldiers
Xinhua News Agency, Cairo, August 6 (Reporter Wu Baoshu, Yin Zha) - The Yemeni government forces stated on the 6th that the Houthi armed group attacked government military camps and positions in the eastern provinces of Marib and Hadramaut, resulting in at least 35 government soldiers dead and dozens injured.
An official who wished to remain anonymous said that the Houthi armed group used drones, ballistic missiles, and other weapons in the attack. Some of the injured are in critical condition, and the death toll may rise further.
The Yemeni emergency forces indicated that the attack occurred after government forces took security actions against criminal networks and smuggling groups in the area.
The Houthi armed group has not yet commented on the attack.
Marib province is a key stronghold for government forces and a major site for oil and gas production in Yemen. The Houthi armed group has attempted multiple times to advance towards the provincial capital and has engaged in fierce battles with government forces there.
Houthi forces attacked government military camps in Marib and Hadramaut Provinces on August 6, resulting in at least 35 soldiers killed and many injured. The assault involved the use of drones and ballistic missiles, with some casualties in critical condition. This attack followed government operations against criminal networks in the region.
- Houthi forces attacked government military camps in Yemen.
- At least 35 government soldiers were killed and dozens injured.
- The attack involved drones and ballistic missiles.
- The incident occurred after government forces took action against criminal networks in the area.
- Marib Province is a key stronghold for government forces and a major oil and gas production area.