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Yemen Camp Attack Kills 73 Amid Intensified Fighting
22 Oct
Summary
- Houthi attack on a Shabwa training camp killed 73 security forces.
- Missile strike injured over 200, with 14 people still missing.
- Fighting intensifies as Houthis advance near Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
A devastating Houthi attack on a government security forces training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province has resulted in 73 fatalities and left 14 individuals missing. The provincial media office confirmed the grim toll following the strike on Monday, which saw three ballistic missiles impact the training site. More than 200 people were injured in the assault.
The Iran-aligned Houthis have been escalating their actions since September, advancing towards territory near the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping chokepoint. Yemeni government forces recently launched a campaign to reclaim Houthi-held areas. This conflict is part of a broader regional struggle, with Houthis having previously targeted Saudi Arabia.
The war, which began with Houthi seizure of Sanaa in 2014, has led to a severe humanitarian crisis. A 2022 truce had largely held until recent escalations, raising concerns among aid agencies about rapidly deteriorating conditions.
