11 Dead in Yemen's Marib Province Clash Between Houthi Rebels and Government Forces
Summary
At least 11 people were killed in clashes between Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen’s oil-rich Marib province. Fighting has intensified in recent weeks despite a fragile ceasefire that had reduced major ground confrontations since 2022.
Key Points
- At least 11 people were killed in clashes in Yemen’s Marib province, including eight Houthi fighters and three government soldiers.
- The fighting centered on the Jabal al-Balk front near Marib dam, with both sides exchanging fire and suffering injuries.
- The Houthis have stepped up missile and drone attacks on government-held areas in Yemen and on Saudi Arabia in recent weeks.
- Yemen’s war began after the Houthis seized northern Yemen in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led military intervention in 2015 and a UN-mediated ceasefire in 2022.
