Yemen front and the region
Shabwa attack toll put at 18 to 40 dead as fighting flares near Bab al-Mandab
Reported death tolls from the Houthi missile strike on al-Alam camp in Shabwa range from 18, according to Reuters, to more than 40, according to local sources. On the ground, Yemeni sources report clashes near Bab al-Mandab and west of Taiz. Abroad, reactions to the attacks on Saudi Arabia continue.
Summary
- DisputedAl-Alam camp toll: 18 (Reuters), 20 (AP), more than 40 (local sources).
- AttributedGovernment: 3 ballistic missiles hit a training centre for security and police recruits.
- AttributedGiants Brigades advance to Tabbat al-Khazzan near Bab al-Mandab, Yemeni sources say.
- AttributedMilitary sources: Houthi-appointed Amran security chief and 25 guards killed in al-Dabab, Taiz.
- ConfirmedPhilippines: 7 Filipino workers injured in the attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Killed at al-Alam camp, per Reuters
Reuters 10:29ZSoldiers killed, per AP
AP 10:33ZKilled, per Yemeni sources to Sky News Arabia
Sky News Arabia 10:05ZFilipino workers injured in Saudi Arabia
Anadolu 10:16ZDevelopments in this window
- AttributedShabwa
Government military spokesman: 3 ballistic missiles hit security and police training centre
The spokesman for the government's armed forces said the Houthis fired 3 ballistic missiles at Shabwa, hitting a training centre for security and police personnel. He called the attack deliberate. No Houthi comment appeared in the sources read.
Source: sabq.org - DisputedShabwa
Al-Alam camp toll: 18 per Reuters, 20 per AP, over 40 per local sources
Reuters, citing four government and medical sources, said at least 18 people were killed when three ballistic missiles struck a morning training session at al-Alam camp in Jardan district. Two military officials told AP that 20 soldiers were killed and about 24 wounded. Sky News Arabia, citing Yemeni sources, put the death toll above 40. No final official toll has been issued.
- ConfirmedSaudi Arabia
Philippines: 7 Filipino workers injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Philippine government expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia after the Houthi attacks and said at least 7 Filipino workers were injured, 3 of them critically. Manila called for an end to hostilities and a resolution through dialogue. About 1 million Filipinos live in Saudi Arabia.
Source: Anadolu Agency - ConfirmedPakistan
Pakistan's army: any Yemeni government request for military support would be evaluated
Pakistani military spokesman Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said he was not aware of any formal request from Yemen's government, and that any request would be for Pakistan's government to evaluate. He added that the collective deterrence of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement would come into play if the crisis turned into military conflict. He spoke in an interview with Independent Arabia on Sunday.
Source: Geo News - AttributedBab al-Mandab
Giants Brigades and Houthis clash near Bab al-Mandab after advance to Tabbat al-Khazzan
Yemeni sources told Sky News Arabia that clashes broke out on Monday morning on the Bab al-Mandab front after the Giants Brigades advanced to Tabbat al-Khazzan. They said the Houthis fired dozens of mortar rounds and used drones. The sources also reported strikes on Houthi positions at Jabal Hān west of Taiz. The outcome of the fighting has not been independently confirmed.
Source: Sky News Arabia - Attributed
Coalition spokesman: Houthis obtained advanced technology with help from regional parties
The coalition spokesman said the Houthis obtained advanced technology with help from regional parties, including ballistic missiles, suicide drones and explosive boats. He urged the international community to prevent such weapons from reaching them. He did not name the parties in the text read.
Source: al-marsd.com - ConfirmedRiyadh
Major airlines still avoiding Riyadh despite reopening of King Khalid airport
A notice to air missions issued early on Monday said King Khalid International Airport had reopened for take-offs and landings. Major airlines are nonetheless still avoiding Riyadh more than a week after the Houthi attack on the airport. The risk of further attacks is seen as the key factor.
Source: Yahoo News - AttributedTaiz
Military sources: Houthi-appointed Amran security chief and 25 guards killed in al-Dabab
Al-Mashhad al-Yemeni, citing military and field sources, said Houthi commander Mujahid Ahmed Ali, appointed security chief of Amran, was killed with 25 of his guards when his convoy was targeted in al-Dabab, west of Taiz city. The Houthis have not confirmed this, and the figure has not been independently verified.
Source: almashhad.news - AttributedTaiz
Government forces say they downed a Houthi drone on Taiz's eastern front
The army and Popular Resistance said they shot down a Houthi drone on the eastern front of Taiz city as fighting continues across the province. No details were given on the drone type or where it fell.
Source: almashhad.news