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Yemen: 38 soldiers killed in Houthi rebel attacks

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • At least 38 Yemeni government soldiers were killed in drone and missile attacks by Houthi rebels on August 6.
  • The attacks targeted military camps in Marib and Hadramout provinces, marking the deadliest incident since a 2022 truce.
  • The Houthis claimed responsibility, citing a recent buildup of Saudi-backed Yemeni troops as their reason for retaliation.

Yemeni government forces suffered their deadliest assault in over two years on Thursday, August 6, when Houthi rebels launched drone and missile attacks that killed at least 38 soldiers. The coordinated strikes targeted military camps in the central Marib province and in Hadramout, near the Saudi border, according to military and medical sources.

This escalation marks the most significant loss of life since a fragile truce took effect in 2022, underscoring the renewed intensity of the conflict. In addition to the fatalities, 29 soldiers were wounded in the attacks. A military official, who requested anonymity, initially reported a missile strike in the Marib region that caused numerous casualties.

Our armed forces conducted a large-scale operation targeting concentrations of enemy troops.

— Yahya SareeHouthi military spokesperson, claiming responsibility for the attacks

The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, claimed responsibility for the attacks, describing them as a "large-scale operation" against enemy troop concentrations. He stated that the assaults were in response to a recent "significant Saudi military buildup" in the region. The rebels accused the Saudi-backed Yemeni forces of reinforcing their positions, prompting the retaliatory action.

The conflict in Yemen, which has raged between the Iran-aligned Houthis and the internationally recognized government forces, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, has been ongoing since 2014. While a ceasefire was in place for a period, hostilities have resurfaced. This recent attack follows a July incident where 16 soldiers were killed in a Houthi attack south of the port city of Hodeida.

denouncing 'a significant Saudi military buildup'

— Yahya SareeHouthi military spokesperson, stating the reason for the attacks
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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