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Houthis claim attack on camp held by Saudi-backed Yemen government


Armed protesters brandish weapons and placards during a demonstration against the Saudi-led coalition in Sanaa, July 31, 2026. (Credit: Mohammed Huwais/AFP)

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Friday claimed an attack on a military camp held by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government in Marib province, as a Yemeni military source said eight personnel were killed in the province.

"The Saudi enemy continued to mobilise and incite its forces... these forces were attacked along with their arsenals, vehicles and military equipment in the Sahn al-Jinn camp with a large number of missiles and drones," Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a statement, referring to the camp held by government forces.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Friday claimed an attack on a military camp held by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government in Marib province, as a Yemeni military source said eight personnel were killed in the province.

"The Saudi enemy continued to mobilise and incite its forces... these forces were attacked along with their arsenals, vehicles and military equipment in the Sahn al-Jinn camp with a large number of missiles and drones," Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a statement, referring to the camp held by government forces.