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At least 53 killed in Houthi missile strike on Shabwa training camp
The deadliest attack since the war reignited hit a training centre for security recruits in Shabwa; the Houthis say they targeted "Saudi concentrations". The group also claimed 6 operations against Saudi oil sites and airports, while Egypt's parliament postponed its vote on military support for Riyadh.
Summary
- DisputedShabwa: authorities report 53 recruits killed and 200 wounded; the Houthis say the target was Saudi forces.
- AttributedHouthis claim strikes on Aramco Yanbu, the Shaybah field and Riyadh and Abha airports over 48 hours.
- ConfirmedEgypt's parliament delays the vote on supporting Saudi Arabia to October 26.
- ConfirmedUS embassy condemns the Shabwa attack; State Department demands release of its staff held in Sanaa.
- AttributedGiants Brigades say they repelled a Houthi assault in Kahbub; Taiz military axis reports 13 airstrikes.
killed at al-Alam camp, according to Shabwa authorities
BBC 16:20Zwounded, according to preliminary local figures
Sky News Arabiaoperations against Saudi Arabia in 48 hours, per the Houthis
Hindustan Times / Reuters 16:55ZDevelopments in this window
- AttributedKahbub / Lahj
Giants Brigades: large Houthi assault repelled on the Kahbub front
The Giants' media centre said its forces broke an attack launched in successive waves after hours of fighting, with coalition support. It claims hundreds of Houthi dead and wounded; the figure is not independently confirmed.
Source: Al-Sahil Al-Gharbi Aden Al-Ghad - ConfirmedShabwa
US embassy condemns Houthi attack in Shabwa
The US embassy to Yemen called the attack by the Iran-backed Houthis "cowardly" and offered condolences to the victims' families.
Source: Al-Sahil Al-Gharbi - AttributedSaudi Arabia
Houthis claim 6 operations against Aramco, Saudi airports and bases in 48 hours
Yahya Saree said the attacks hit Aramco in Yanbu, the Shaybah oilfield, King Khalid airport in Riyadh, Abha airport, Khamis Mushait air base and military radars. This is the Houthi account; Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the details or the damage described.
Source: Belqees Hindustan Times / Reuters - AttributedTaiz
Interior ministry: 1 killed, 3 wounded by Houthi fire in Taiz
The interior ministry's media centre said a civilian from Sabir was killed and 3 others were wounded in Mesrakh and Sina by Houthi gunfire and shelling. This is a government account; there was no Houthi comment.
Source: Al-Sahwa Net - AttributedTaiz
Taiz military axis: 13 airstrikes on Houthi positions
The Taiz axis media centre said strikes hit Sixty Street, Taiz airport, al-Rubai, al-Dhabab and the Maafer and Mesrakh districts. The statement gave no casualty or damage figures.
Source: Belqees - ConfirmedSanaa
Washington renews call for release of embassy staff held by the Houthis
Marking five years since more than 20 current and former staff were detained, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott called the detentions arbitrary and demanded their immediate, unconditional release.
Source: Belqees - DisputedShabwa
Houthi missile strike on Shabwa's al-Alam camp kills at least 53
Shabwa authorities said 3 ballistic missiles hit a training centre for security recruits near Ataq, killing more than 53 and wounding over 200. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the target was "Saudi concentrations" run by Saudi officers. The presence of Saudis at the camp has not been independently confirmed. Alimi vowed a "firm response".
- ConfirmedEgypt
Egypt's parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia to October 26
The House adjourned a second closed session without voting on Sisi's request for a mandate to support the kingdom. Deploying troops abroad requires a two-thirds majority under the constitution.
Source: Middle East Online