06.09.2026 20:20
In Yemen, Iran-backed Houthis announced they carried out a ballistic missile attack on a meeting of leaders of Saudi-backed armed forces. The Houthis stated the attack was carried out with a domestically produced missile, while drone footage showed three vehicles being destroyed. The attack drew attention as it occurred during a period of intensified clashes between government forces and the Houthis.
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen shared footage of an attack they carried out against Saudi-backed armed forces.
BALLISTIC MISSILE ATTACK ON SAUDI-BACKED FORCES' MEETING
In a statement by the Houthis, it was stated that a meeting where leaders of the Saudi-backed mobilization forces gathered was targeted with a "precision strike" carried out with a domestically produced ballistic missile.
The moment of the attack was filmed by a drone in the area. In the footage, three vehicles were seen destroyed as a result of the attack. No details were given about the exact location of the strike.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In recent weeks, military activity has increased in the ongoing clashes between government forces and the Houthis in Yemen. It was reported yesterday that government forces made progress on some fronts in Taiz and Hodeidah in the west of the country, and that dozens of Houthis were taken prisoner by the army.