Houthi attack kills 53 in biggest single loss of life since Yemen civil war reignited
More than 200 mostly young people said to be injured after ballistic missile attack on training camp for government forces
TL;DR
- At least 53 people were killed and over 200 injured in a Houthi ballistic missile attack on a Yemeni government training camp in Shabwa province.
- This incident represents the largest single loss of life since the Yemeni civil war reignited in September.
- The UN-recognised government described the attack as a disaster and vowed a strong response, with the president calling for the Houthis to be classified as a terrorist organization.
- The Houthi military spokesperson claimed responsibility, stating they targeted 'Saudi enemy mobilizations' and warned recruits against responding to Saudi calls.
- Fighting continues elsewhere, with Houthis attempting to besiege Taiz and southern forces making progress around the Bab al-Mandab waterway.