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Houthi strikes kill at least thirty Yemeni government troops
A series of Houthi missile and drone attacks in central Yemen has reportedly left at least 30 government soldiers dead.
At least 30 Yemeni government soldiers have reportedly been killed following a series of missile and drone strikes launched by Houthi forces in the country's central region.
According to reporting by international wire services, the attacks targeted military positions in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt. Houthi officials stated that their forces launched the missiles and drones at what they described as Saudi military build-ups in those areas.
Independent verification of the exact targets and the final casualty figures remains highly limited at this stage. While Houthi military media outlets claimed the strikes were highly successful, the Yemeni government has not yet released a comprehensive official statement regarding the scale of the infrastructure damage or a detailed breakdown of the dead and injured.
The Houthi movement, which controls the capital Sana'a and much of northern Yemen, has frequently used unmanned aerial vehicles and ballistic missiles to strike government-held territories. The group has justified these actions as defence against external forces, though local sources indicate that the casualties from this latest bombardment were primarily local Yemeni government soldiers stationed at regional bases.
The central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt are strategically important regions in the fractured nation. Marib, which holds significant oil and gas infrastructure, has been a key focus of the conflict for several years, serving as a major stronghold for the internationally recognised government and a frequent target for rebel offensives.
Observers will now be watching to see if the Yemeni government or the Saudi-led coalition launches retaliatory air strikes in response to the deadly bombardment.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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