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Houthi missile strike kills 20 troops at Yemen military camp
A ballistic missile attack by Houthi forces on a military training facility in Yemen's Shabwa province has left at least 20 coalition fighters dead and over two dozen others wounded, military officials said. The strike marks an escalation in ongoing fighting across multiple governorates.
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Houthi militants launched a precision strike against a military training camp in Shabwa province, resulting in significant casualties among coalition-aligned Yemeni forces. Military officials confirmed at least 20 fighters were killed in the attack, with more than 25 troops sustaining injuries. The ballistic missile strike underscores the Iranian-backed group's continued capability to conduct coordinated offensive operations across Yemen.
Following the Shabwa attack, Yemeni military forces reported recapturing territory in the contested Taiz governorate, where fighting has intensified in recent weeks. The territorial gains came as Houthi forces pressed forward with their broader offensive campaign across multiple fronts.
In a separate incident, a coalition airstrike in Saada province claimed nine lives, including women and children, according to reports. The strike adds to the mounting civilian toll from the ongoing conflict, which has devastated Yemen's infrastructure and displaced millions of people since 2015.
The escalating military operations reflect the persistent volatility in Yemen, where Houthi forces have periodically launched long-range attacks despite years of coalition bombing campaigns. The group has previously demonstrated the ability to strike distant targets, raising concerns about regional security.