20.10.2026 06:21
The death toll has risen to 58 in the attack by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on a military training camp belonging to government forces with three ballistic missiles. More than 200 recruit soldiers were injured in the attack, and some are reported to be in critical condition.
The death toll continues to rise in the ballistic missile attack carried out by the Houthis on a military training camp near the city of Ataq in Yemen's Shabwa Governorate. The Shabwa Governorate announced that the number of those who lost their lives in the operations carried out after the attack has risen to 58.
MORE THAN 200 SOLDIERS INJURED
In a statement from the governorate, it was stated that more than 200 rookie soldiers were injured in the attack. While it was reported that the health condition of some of the injured is critical, it is assessed that the death toll may rise further.
THEY TARGETED THE TRAINING CAMP WITH THREE BALLISTIC MISSILES
Iran-backed Houthis carried out an attack with three ballistic missiles on a military training camp in Shabwa Governorate, which is under the control of the Yemeni government recognized by the international community.
In the attack, which targeted the facility where rookie soldiers were receiving training, it was announced that according to initial findings, 53 people lost their lives. However, with later assessments, the death toll rose to 58.
CONFLICT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT FORCES AND THE HOUTHIS IN YEMEN
In the civil war that has been ongoing in Yemen since 2014, Iran-backed Houthis and forces affiliated with the government recognized by the international community are facing each other. While the Houthis control large areas in the north of the country, including the capital Sanaa, government forces have a presence in various governorates in the south and east.
Shabwa Governorate is among the important areas of military and political struggle in the country due to its energy resources and strategic location.