Yemen Vows Response to Deadliest Houthi Attacks Since 2022 Truce
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Yemen's internationally recognized government said its armed forces would respond to the day's Houthi missile and drone attacks at what its defense ministry called the appropriate place and time. The strikes hit army camps in Marib and Hadramout provinces, including the Al Ruwayk, Al Abr and Al Thaniyah areas. Casualty counts varied, with government sources confirming at least 30 troops killed and medical sources putting the toll at 38, the deadliest since a 2022 truce. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility and said the Iran-backed group targeted Saudi-backed emergency divisions. The United States mission condemned the attacks as another example of Houthi terrorism.
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Sources factually disagree on the casualty toll: The National and Al Bawaba report at least 45 troops killed and more than 70 wounded; Agence France-Presse, carried by The Times of Israel, cites medical sources putting the toll at 38; Yemeni government sources cited by The Jerusalem Post confirm at least 30 killed and say the count could rise. The remaining facts are uniform: Houthi missile and drone attacks struck camps of Yemen's internationally recognized government in Marib and Hadramout on Thursday, the defense ministry said its forces would respond at the appropriate place and time, and the toll was the deadliest since the 2022 truce.
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