Houthi Missile Strike on Yemen Training Camp Kills 60, Officials Say

What happened

Naharnet Lebanon reports that a ballistic missile strike by the Houthis targeted a government military training camp in southern Yemen's Shabwa province, killing at least 60 people, mostly new recruits, according to Yemeni officials. The attack is described as the deadliest since the recent escalation in Yemen's conflict began three months ago.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. Officials cited by Naharnet say the missile strike on the al-Alam camp killed about 60 recruits and left over 200 wounded, with many sustaining serious injuries. The camp was reportedly hit while recruits were lining up for training; several of those killed were members of a single Yemeni tribe. The Shabwa provincial government claims three ballistic missiles were fired at the camp, which was previously used by a UAE-backed militia and is located on a key supply route to the government-controlled province of Marib.

The Houthis claimed responsibility for the strike, stating they inflicted heavy casualties but did not provide precise figures. Shabwa's governor told Saudi-owned Al Arabiya that the recruits were being trained for provincial security, not combat roles, emphasizing they were not active frontline fighters. This attack follows a series of ongoing military exchanges amid a breakdown of a 2022 ceasefire, adding to the complexity and prolonged nature of Yemen’s civil war.

Known from the source

• A ballistic missile strike hit the Yemeni government military camp al-Alam in Shabwa province.
• The death toll reported by officials is 60, primarily new recruits.
• Over 200 recruits reportedly injured, some critically.
• The camp was struck while recruits were lined up for training.
• Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack.

What remains unclear

Regionally, the strike also coincides with continued Houthi missile and drone assaults on Saudi Arabian targets, including multiple recent attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, which have led to temporary closures. Saudi sources report intercepting a missile targeting the capital following the camp strike, underscoring the heightened tensions and security concerns across neighboring states.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Independent confirmation of casualty figures and missing persons count. Verification of the number of missiles fired and actual impact details. Confirmation of the nature of recruits' roles at the camp (security vs. combat).

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: Naharnet Lebanon. Open the source.