A Houthi missile strike on a training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province killed over 50 recruits and injured 200 others.
A deadly missile attack hit a security training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province. Local officials report that over 50 security recruits died in the strike. More than 200 other people sustained injuries during the blast.
Also, the Houthi rebel group launched three ballistic missiles at the facility. This site served as a training center for police and security forces. The camp sits near the city of Ataq.
Next, the leader of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council condemned the act. Rashad al-Alimi labeled the strike a criminal attack. He promised a firm response to this violence.
However, the Houthi military spokesman claimed they targeted enemy forces. They asserted that the camp held Saudi-backed troops. The group often targets military sites in the region.
Meanwhile, local hospitals struggle to manage the high number of patients. Deputy Governor Fahad al-Khalifi said medical centers are completely overwhelmed. They moved the most serious cases to other cities for care.
After that, the Yemeni Information Minister called the strike a war crime. Moammar al-Eryani stated that the center was not a legitimate military target. He accused the Houthis of trying to hide their recent battlefield losses.
Still, the conflict in Yemen continues to intensify across several provinces. Pro-government forces recently launched a major offensive to reclaim lost territory. The fighting causes significant casualties on both sides of the war.
Later, reports surfaced regarding a separate Saudi air strike in the north. This attack hit a home in the Saada province. Officials say the strike killed at least 10 people, including women and children.
Finally, the nation faces a long and devastating civil war. The fighting began back in 2014 when the Houthis took the capital. A Saudi-led coalition later intervened to support the government.
As a result, civilians continue to suffer as violence spreads. Both sides exchange missiles and drone strikes regularly. The international community watches the escalating situation with deep concern.