Houthis launch new attacks on al-Makha and Marib as Yemen conflict escalates
Summary
The Houthis attacked Yemen’s Marib city and the coastal city of al-Makha with missiles and drones, killing several people and injuring others. These attacks mark a rise in fighting after a period of relative calm in the ongoing Yemen conflict.Key Facts
- The Houthis launched missile and drone attacks overnight on Marib and al-Makha cities in Yemen.
- The attacks killed at least four people and injured eight in al-Makha.
- Six ballistic missiles and four drones hit residential areas in Marib, wounding four people.
- Port operations in al-Makha were paused due to the attacks.
- Yemeni government forces responded with 181 military actions against Houthi targets, causing casualties.
- The Houthis have controlled Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and other areas since 2014.
- Fighting had slowed since April 2022 but recently escalated with deadly attacks on government soldiers.
- Conflict continues in other provinces including al-Jawf, al-Dhalea, and Taiz.
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