Yemen’s internationally recognized government forces suffered a significant blow on Monday when Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked a military camp in southern Yemen, resulting in the deaths of 20 soldiers.
Military officials confirmed the assault, which also left at least 24 soldiers wounded.
The rebels reportedly targeted the Al-Alam military camp in the southern Shabwa province using ballistic missiles. Casualties primarily included recently recruited soldiers, according to an official who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the information. Colonel Majed Al-Najili, a spokesperson for the Yemeni army, corroborated that Houthi rebels launched three ballistic missiles at a police and security force training center, though he declined to comment on specific casualty figures.
The Houthi-controlled Saba news agency claimed that dozens were killed and injured in the attack, but provided no further details. The targeted camp, located in the Jardhan district north of the provincial capital Ataq, was previously under the control of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-backed fighters. It is strategically important as it lies along a crucial supply route for government forces leading to the government-controlled Marib province.
An unnamed military official stated that the soldiers targeted were part of a newly formed ‘Rapid Intervention’ force, tasked with defending the area. This attack highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict in Yemen, with both sides continuing to engage in significant military operations.
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