Houthis Kill 30 Troops in Yemen Missile

Houthi forces carried out coordinated missile and drone attacks on Yemeni government military sites in Hadramout and Marib governorates on Thursday, killing at least 30 Yemeni troops, military officials said.

The strikes hit camps run by the Yemeni Emergency Forces, officials said, describing the operation as a sharp escalation after a four-year period of relative stability.

How the strikes unfolded in Hadramout and Marib

Officials said the assault involved eight missiles launched from al-Jawf governorate, alongside drone activity as part of the same coordinated wave. The missile impacts were reported at al-Thiniya, al-Abr, and al-Rouk positions.

Military officials said at least 15 additional personnel were injured. They added that the confirmed death toll could rise as recovery efforts continue.

Conflicting casualty claims and the verified toll

The Houthi military spokesperson claimed a higher number of casualties than the government’s current confirmed count. Government sources, however, said the verified toll stands at at least 30 fatalities so far.

Officials did not provide a revised figure beyond the confirmed casualties, and the final total remains uncertain while the search and recovery process is still under way.

Escalation alongside a declared maritime blockade

The attacks came amid a broader intensification of fighting between the Houthi movement and Saudi-backed government forces, officials said. The latest operation was presented by officials as part of a widening confrontation across strategically important areas.

The escalation also coincides with a newly declared Houthi maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, signaling a move toward more aggressive regional posturing, according to the account provided in the source material.

While analysts described the de facto truce as breaking down and expected more sustained kinetic activity in the coming weeks, no specific timetable or operational details were confirmed by officials in the information provided.