Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Marib hit Saudi-backed forces

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed an attack on Saudi-backed forces near the city of Marib. According to the Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree, the attack hit forces, depots, and military equipment. The group stated they will continue to strike any Saudi mobilisation or forces brought to maintain the siege.

The attack is part of a recent escalation of violence by the Houthis, with casualties reported among Yemeni government forces in Marib, Hadhramaut, and Hodeidah. According to officials, two people were killed and 14 injured in a recent attack on displacement camps in Marib.

The Houthis' goals have not changed significantly since their seizure of Sanaa in 2014, but the timing of their latest escalation is notable. According to Maysaa Shuja Al Deen, a senior researcher with the Sanaa Centre for Strategic Studies, the Houthis are seeking to secure economic sources and gain popularity amid internal pressure due to the economy and poor governance.

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