Houthi Missile and Drone Attack Kills 30 Government Soldiers in Yemen
Houthi forces launched a coordinated strike using missiles and drones targeting government military positions in Hadramout and Marib. The attack, confirmed by military officials on August 8, resulted in at least 30 deaths and 15 injuries among government forces. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the operation destroyed multiple depots and camps. This escalation marks the first significant Houthi strike on interior government military gatherings in several years, threatening the fragile stability of the region.
Date: August 7, 2026
Location: Marib, Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 30
Source: Al Jazeera