Key facts
- Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed missile and drone strikes targeted military sites in Marib and Mocha.
- The attacks resulted in dozens of casualties, including Saudi-linked forces and Saudis.
- Previous Houthi attacks on al-Makha killed seven and wounded 30.
- A drone strike in Shabwa province killed two Yemeni government soldiers and wounded seven.
- Yemeni forces accused Houthis of launching ballistic missiles.
- Yahya Saree's X account was suspended.
Houthi forces have launched missile and drone attacks targeting military sites in Yemen's Marib and Mocha, resulting in dozens of casualties, including forces linked to Saudi Arabia, according to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree. The spokesman indicated that Saudi-linked forces were targeted and that Saudis were among the injured and killed.
These latest strikes represent a significant escalation in Yemen's civil war, which has been reignited following a period of relative calm. The attacks come just a day after Houthi forces targeted al-Makha and its port, killing seven people and wounding 30, causing extensive damage. Additionally, a separate Houthi drone strike in Shabwa province killed two Yemeni government soldiers and wounded seven others.
Yemeni forces have stated they targeted Houthi rebels in several provinces. The United Nations has expressed concern over the escalating violence, with UN envoy Hans Grundberg warning of a greater risk of renewed large-scale conflict and the potential for the country to be drawn into a broader regional confrontation with devastating consequences.
Air defence systems intercepted and shot down 11 Houthi drones that participated in the attacks on Mocha. Footage shared by Houthi-affiliated media showed the launch of ballistic missiles and drones aimed at Saudi troop concentrations and weapons depots.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree's X account has been suspended for violating platform rules, though the specific reason remains unclear.