Yemen's army and Houthis exchange attacks, raising fears of large-scale conflict
Yemen ’s army has attacked the Houthis on several fronts in response to attacks by the Iran-backed rebels on Marib city, raising fears of a return to large-scale conflict across the country. The army said the attacks were in response to the Houthi rebels' recent strikes in central and eastern Yemen. The army did not give details of the operations or say when they took place, but said it would…
Yemen's military and Houthi rebels have engaged in attacks across the country, heightening concerns of a potential large-scale conflict. The army reported responding to recent Houthi strikes in central and eastern Yemen, though specific details of the operations were not disclosed. The 2022 truce between the two sides had been largely effective until it broke last month, marking a significant escalation after years of relative calm.
Col. Majed Al Nazili, a military spokesman, stated that the rebels' "sites and capabilities" were targeted on multiple fronts as they sought to defend the military's security. He accused the Houthis of destabilizing Yemen, destroying the economy, and fueling sectarian violence. The military vowed to respond with "necessary military measures" to any further attacks.
Meanwhile, local reports indicated that the Houthis had resumed targeting civilian areas in Marib, resulting in at least 17 deaths and numerous injuries on Friday. This followed their deadliest attack in years, where they launched ballistic missiles and drones at several camps in Marib and Hadramawt provinces, killing or wounding Yemeni personnel.
UN envoy Hans Grundberg cautioned on Friday that Yemen now faces a heightened risk of renewed large-scale conflict since the April 2022 truce.
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