Houthi missile strike kills dozens of recruits at Yemen training camp

The missiles targeted a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province in eastern Yemen that was being used to train new security recruits, officials said. The strike resulted in significant casualties, with local authorities confirming at least 50 deaths, though casualty figures in Yemen's conflict have often varied between sources.

The Houthi movement, which controls much of northern Yemen including the capital Sanaa, has previously claimed responsibility for similar attacks on military installations and infrastructure in government-held areas. The Iran-backed group has demonstrated an expanding capability to strike targets across the country using missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Shabwa province, located in southeastern Yemen, has been a key battleground in the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognized government and Houthi forces. The region hosts various military training facilities and bases used by government forces and their allies.

The attack underscores the humanitarian toll of Yemen's eight-year conflict, which has left millions facing food insecurity and limited access to healthcare. Military operations continue despite international calls for de-escalation and peace negotiations.