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Houthi Missile and Drone Strikes Kill Dozens in Yemen and Hit Saudi Border

The strikes have raised fears of coordinated attacks backed by Iran, prompting Saudi Arabia and partners to heighten defence and humanitarian readiness.

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This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 during a tour for the foreign media organised by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government shows Saudi-backed Yemeni forces in the city of Mukalla in Yemen's coastal southern Hadramawt province.
Members of Houthi security forces stand guard inspect a destroyed car, which was hit during the first airstrikes of the coalition led by Saudi Arabia, on March 26, 2026 in Sana'a, Yemen.

Overview

  • The Iran‑aligned Houthis said they launched ballistic missile and drone strikes on military camps in Marib and Hadramawt, a Thursday assault that medical and military sources reported killed between about 30 and 58 government troops and wounded dozens.
  • Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the attacks inflicted 'hundreds' of casualties and destroyed camps and equipment, while independent outlets and government sources give much lower, varied counts.
  • The strikes crossed the Yemeni border and wounded 11 civilians in Saudi Arabia’s Najran region, including children and foreign workers, according to the Saudi‑led coalition.
  • Riyadh and allied intelligence, citing US and regional reports, warned of an imminent two‑pronged campaign that would coordinate Iraqi militias from the north with Houthi forces from the south under IRGC guidance.
  • Humanitarian and security strains are growing as Yemen orders medical facilities in Marib and Hadramawt to increase readiness and Gulf states accelerate defence cooperation to protect ports, airports and energy infrastructure.