Yemen's government says a Houthi strike on Marib killed two civilians and wounded 14 others, with officials accusing the group of hitting residential areas and displacement camps.
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Key facts
- Two civilians were killed in a Houthi strike on Marib, according to Yemen's government.
- Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah said 14 people were injured.
- The minister accused the group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.
Two civilians were killed and 14 others injured in a Houthi strike on Marib, according to Yemen’s government, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Yemen’s Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah said the strike caused the casualties and accused the group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.
Al Jazeera reported the figures of two dead and 14 injured based on statements from Yemen’s government. Further details about the circumstances of the strike were not provided in the available reporting, and a response from the Houthi movement was not included in the source.
Marib has been a key front in Yemen’s long-running conflict.
Why it matters
Marib has been a key front in Yemen's long-running conflict, and the government's account of civilian casualties points to the continued human toll on non-combatants. The claims could not be independently verified from the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed and injured in the Marib strike?
According to Yemen's government, two civilians were killed and 14 others were injured.
Who did Yemen's government blame for the strike?
Yemen's Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah accused the Houthi group of the strike, saying it targeted residential areas and displacement camps.
Timeline
- Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government
Al Jazeera: Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah says 14 injured, accuses group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.