Dozens killed after Houthi strike on military camp in Shabwa

At least 18 individuals lost their lives in a Houthi attack on a Yemeni government security forces training camp in Shabwa province on Monday, according to four government and medical sources who spoke to Reuters. The ongoing conflict in Yemen has escalated, with both the Houthis and the internationally recognized government engaging in attacks since September.

The government sources, speaking anonymously, reported that the Houthis launched three ballistic missiles at security forces during a training exercise. Shabwa, located in the southern coastal region of Yemen, is known for its energy resources. In recent months, the government has launched a campaign to recapture areas controlled by the Houthis, recovering ground near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while the rebel group is besieging Taiz, the last major urban stronghold of anti-Houthi forces in the southern highlands.

The Yemeni conflict has become a crucial battleground in the broader US-Israeli war on Iran, as the Houthis have intensified attacks against Saudi Arabia, the world's largest crude exporter, targeting its international airport and state oil company, Saudi Aramco. The Yemeni war began in 2014 when the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, pushing the government south.

A Saudi-led military intervention followed, resulting in a stalemate until the sides agreed to a truce in 2022. Currently, Yemen is grappling with one of the worst humanitarian crises worldwide, with aid agencies expressing growing concerns over the deteriorating conditions.