A Houthi ballistic missile attack on a Yemeni government military camp in Shabwa governorate killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 30 during a training exercise.
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01Summary
- 01Three ballistic missiles hit the al-AIam military camp in Shabwa governorate on Monday, 19 October 2026, during a training exercise.
- 02At least 18 people were killed and more than 30 wounded, according to Yemeni government officials and medical sources.
- 03The deputy governor of Shabwa reported at least 40 casualties without specifying the number killed or injured.
- 04The attack is part of an escalation in the Yemeni civil war, which has intensified since the Houthis seized territory along the Red Sea coast last month.
- 05Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, launched a counteroffensive named 'Dawn of Yemen' aiming to recapture Houthi-held territory, including the capital Sanaa.
02Why it matters
This attack underscores the intensifying conflict in Yemen, directly affecting recruits and civilians, and risks further destabilising the region with the involvement of regional powers.
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