Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi forces launched multiple missile and drone attacks on the city of Marib, hitting residential areas and causing injuries and property damage. The strikes come amid rising fighting in Yemen, with officials warning the situation could lead to a return to full-scale war.Key Facts
- Houthis fired four ballistic missiles and four drones at Marib on Saturday, hitting homes and vehicles.
- Additional missile strikes occurred later, injuring at least one person and continuing overnight.
- Marib is home to over two million internally displaced people, the largest group in Yemen.
- The Yemeni government says the attacks threaten civilians and displaced camps.
- Fighting also took place south of Marib, with government forces killing several Houthi fighters.
- The recent attacks followed a deadly August assault that killed at least 30 government soldiers.
- Houthis control much of northern Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, and are supported by Iran.
- The UN warns Yemen risks full-scale war again as clashes escalate after a 2022 truce.
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