At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on military camp in Yemen’s Shabwa

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In an attack on Monday, the Houthi group launched three ballistic missiles at a military training camp in Shabwa governorate, Yemen, during a training exercise. The strike resulted in at least 18 deaths and over 30 injuries according to government officials and medical sources. Deputy Governor of Shabwa reported at least 40 total casualties but did not specify the number of fatalities and wounded individuals. This attack is part of ongoing conflict between Houthi forces and those loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia in its efforts to reclaim control over territories seized by the Houthis since 2014.
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As of October 19, 2026, at least 18 people were killed and more than 30 injured in a Houthi missile attack on the al-AIam military camp in Shabwa governorate, Yemen. The Houthis launched three ballistic missiles during a training exercise at the camp. Officials from the internationally recognized Yemeni government and medical sources confirmed the casualties. Deputy Governor of Shabwa stated there were at least 40 total casualties, but did not specify how many were killed or injured. This attack is part of ongoing conflict in Yemen, where fighting has intensified since Houthi forces seized strategic territories earlier.

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“The articles describe different Houthi attacks occurring on separate dates and locations.”
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“The articles describe different events: one is about Egypt's pledge of support to Saudi Arabia, while the other reports on a Houthi missile attack in Yemen.”
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“The articles describe different events: one about drones intercepted by Saudi Arabia and potential Egyptian assistance, while the other reports casualties from a Houthi missile attack on a Yemen military camp.”
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Houthi Houthis Saudi Arabia Yemen Yemeni

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Houthi NORP · 6× Houthis NORP · 6× Saudi Arabia GPE · 4× Yemen GPE · 4× Saudi NORP · 3× Yemeni NORP · 3× Sanaa GPE · 2× Shabwa GPE · 2× 4Egypt GPE · 1× Egypt GPE · 1×

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2026-10-19 · Al Jazeera
At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on military camp in Yemen’s Shabwa · assertive framing

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Dozens of people have been killed and wounded in a Houthi missile attack on the al-AIam military camp in southern Yemen, authorities say. asserted
authorities → kill → Yemen
The Houthis launched three ballistic missiles on Monday at the camp in Shabwa governorate during a training exercise, a spokesperson for the Yemeni government forces said. asserted
spokesperson → launch → forces
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fighting → intensify → Arabia
Officials in the internationally recognised government and medical sources said at least 18 people were killed and more than 30 wounded in the attack. asserted
30 → recognise → attack
The deputy governor of Shabwa said there were at least 40 casualties without giving a breakdown of those killed and injured. asserted
governor → say → those
The attack was carried out as fighting continued to rage across Yemen. asserted
fighting → carry → Yemen
The civil war has escalated sharply since the Houthis, an armed group also known as Ansar Allah (Arabic for Supporters of God), seized strategic territory from forces loyal to the government along the Red Sea coast last month. asserted
Houthis → escalate → coast
Government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, responded to the losses with a counteroffensive and then launched the “Dawn of Yemen” operation, which aims to recapture Houthi-held territory, including the capital, Sanaa, which the Iran-aligned group seized in 2014. asserted
group → back → 2014
Rashad al-Alimi, the head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, said those killed were new recruits and promised a “firm response”. “Targeting recruits reflects the Houthi militia’s approach of resorting to terrorist attacks when under pressure,” he said. asserted
he → say → pressure
Reporting from Sanaa, Al Jazeera’s Yousef Mawry said the Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack. asserted
Houthis → report → attack
“The Houthis said the attack targeted what they called a ‘Saudi-backed’ military base, referring to Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces who are stationed at military camps across the country,” he said. asserted
he → say → country
“The Houthis say they will continue to target those bases. asserted
they → say → bases
Spokesperson Yahya Saree says anywhere with a Saudi-backed military presence will be considered a legitimate target. asserted
Saree → say → presence
Earlier, Yemeni government forces said they targeted Houthi gatherings, vehicles and weapons in al-Aqroudh, al-Shaqab and al-Sarari, south of Taiz, which is suffering from fuel shortages and soaring prices. asserted
which → say → shortages
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