Houthi rebels kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces
Summary
Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missile and drone attacks that killed at least 38 soldiers of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. The rebels said the attacks were in response to a military buildup supported by Saudi Arabia. This violence is part of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, which has worsened since fighting resumed after a truce ended in 2026.Key Facts
- At least 38 Yemeni government soldiers were killed and 29 injured in Houthi missile and drone strikes.
- The attacks targeted military camps in Marib and Hadramawt provinces near Saudi Arabia.
- The Houthis are backed by Iran and oppose the internationally recognized Yemeni government supported by Saudi Arabia.
- This was the deadliest attack between the two sides since their 2022 truce expired.
- The Yemeni government said it would respond to the attacks at an appropriate time.
- The conflict in Yemen began in 2014 and has caused a large humanitarian crisis.
- The Houthis control the capital Sanaa and northern Yemen, while the government controls much of the south.
- The fighting in Yemen has intensified following escalations linked to the broader US-Iran conflict that began earlier in 2026.
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