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Two killed, six wounded in Houthi attack on Harib district in Marib

Yemeni military sources say two people were killed and six injured after a Houthi attack on Harib district in Marib on Monday.

Two killed, six wounded in Houthi attack on Harib district in Marib

Two people have been killed and six wounded in a Houthi attack on the Harib district of Marib, Yemen, according to Yemeni military sources. The attack targeted the district's command center, rocket launch platforms, and militia barracks on Mount Hilan, west of the province. Additionally, rocket launch platforms were hit in Al-Jubah district, located south of Marib.

In another incident, the Houthi militia launched rockets and drones at the city of Mokha and its port, striking both civilian and military targets, as well as vital infrastructure. Yemeni military spokesman Colonel Majed Al-Nazeeli confirmed that the attack resulted in the deaths of four armed forces personnel and three civilians, with 30 others sustaining injuries, most of whom are civilians.

He emphasized that the attack violated international humanitarian laws and customs, as it involved the targeting of civilians and critical facilities. Air defense units stationed in Mokha successfully intercepted and shot down 11 Houthi drones during the operation.

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