Missile Attack on Military Camp in Yemen: 53 Soldiers Killed

Iran-backed Houthis launched ballistic missile attacks on a military camp located in Yemen's southern Shabwa province. Military officials reported that at least 53 soldiers lost their lives and 200 recruits were injured in the attack.

According to Yemeni military officials, Monday's attack marked one of the deadliest incidents since fighting resumed this summer. The Shabwa provincial administration stated that the casualty toll could rise, emphasizing that the attack targeted new recruits undergoing training and preparation, and constituted a critical military escalation. The provincial administration demanded that the presidential council and the Saudi-led coalition expedite air defense and early warning systems.

Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen's ruling Presidential Council, vowed a fierce response to the attack. Meanwhile, a Houthi military spokesperson claimed the camp was targeted on the assertion that it was operated by Saudi officers and that some had died among them, though no evidence was provided for this claim. The Saudi government did not immediately issue a statement regarding the incident.