20.10.2026 15:51
The death toll has risen to 73 in the attack reportedly carried out by the Houthis with three ballistic missiles in Yemen's Shabwa province. More than 200 people were injured in the attack, which targeted a center where security and police personnel were training, while search efforts continue for 14 missing people.
The death toll is rising in the missile attack on a center where security forces are training in Yemen's Shabwa Governorate. In the attack, which was announced to have been carried out by the Houthis, the number of those who lost their lives has risen from 53 to 73, while efforts continue to reach 14 missing people.
THEY TARGETED IT WITH THREE BALLISTIC MISSILES
Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Colonel Majid Abdullah al-Nazili announced that the attack was carried out by the Houthis.
Al-Nazili reported that the Martyr Ahmed al-Sulaymani Training Center, where personnel affiliated with security and police units were training in Shabwa, was targeted with three ballistic missiles.
In the first statement made by the Shabwa Governorate after the attack, it was announced that 53 people lost their lives and more than 200 were injured.
DEATH TOLL RISES TO 73, 14 PEOPLE MISSING
In the latest statement from the Shabwa Governorate, it was stated that the toll of the attack was evaluated at a meeting attended by Governor Awad Mohammed bin al-Wazir and local officials.
According to the report presented at the meeting, the number of those who lost their lives rose to 73. It was reported that search efforts continue for 14 people reported missing.
TREATMENT COSTS OF THE INJURED WILL BE COVERED
Shabwa Governor Awad Mohammed bin al-Wazir gave instructions for the health condition of those injured in the attack to be closely monitored and for their treatment processes to be accelerated.
Al-Wazir, calling for strengthening coordination among health units, announced that the health services needed by the injured would be provided without delay.
Governor al-Wazir also stated that the costs of all injured people receiving treatment in hospitals would be covered by the local administration.
CONFLICTS CONTINUE IN YEMEN
Yemen has been struggling with civil war and political instability for many years after the Iran-backed Houthis seized control of the capital Sanaa and some governorates in September 2014.
The Saudi-led coalition has supported the internationally recognized Yemeni government since March 2015.
The latest attack has again increased concerns about the security situation in the country.