Houthi rebels carry out missile and drone attacks that kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, according to multiple medical and other sources. France 24 reports at least 38 government troops are killed in strikes on Thursday, citing medical sources. Channel NewsAsia and Free Malaysia Today both cite a higher toll, saying at least 58 Yemeni government personnel are killed in missile and drone attacks carried out by Iran-backed Houthis. The sources describe the attacks as part of an escalation by the rebels. France 24 adds that the Houthis claim the strikes are retaliation for what they describe as a recent military buildup supported by Saudi Arabia. Courthouse News similarly characterizes the situation as an increase in Houthi attacks against Saudi-backed opponents since last month, contributing to wider regional instability. Across the reports, the common elements are the use of drones and missiles, the involvement of Iran-backed Houthis, and high numbers of casualties among Yemeni government forces, with the exact death toll varying by source.
Houthi attacks kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces
Houthi rebels carry out missile and drone attacks that kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, according to multiple medical and other sources. France 24 reports at least 38 government t...
- Houthi rebels conduct missile and drone attacks against Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.
- Medical or other sources report dozens of Yemeni government personnel are killed.
- France 24 cites at least 38 deaths; other outlets cite at least 58 deaths.
- The Houthis describe the attacks as retaliation for a Saudi-supported military buildup.
- The reported attacks are part of an escalation by Houthis since last month.
At least 58 Yemeni government troops were killed in missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
2 hours agoThe rebels have ramped up the provocations against their Saudi foes since last month, adding to regional chaos amid the US-Iran war.
3 hours agoAt least 38 members of the Yemeni government forces were killed Thursday in drone and missile attacks carried out by Houthi rebels, according to medical sources. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed the attacks were in retaliation for what they described as a recent military buildup supported by Saudi Arabia.
4 hours agoThe rebels have stepped up their attacks against their Saudi-backed foes since last month, adding to the regional turmoil after the U.S.-Iran war erupted Feb. 28.
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