On 28 August 2020, Houthi forces launched a ballistic missile and drone attack at a military camp in Marib Governorate, targeting Saudi-led coalition forces supporting the government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. The attack killed at least 5 Yemeni soldiers,[1] other sources indicate 40 killed.[2] Soldiers were also reported injured.[1][2]
| August 2020 Marib attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of Marib Campaign | |
| Type | Missile attack |
| Location | Marib, Yemen 15°25′N 45°21′E / 15.417°N 45.350°E |
| Target | Mosque at a military camp |
| Date | 27 August 2020 |
| Executed by |  Houthis[1] |
| Casualties | 5-17 soldiers[1][2] killed 35-40 soldiers[1][2] injured |
  | |
Attack
editThe target was a mosque located on the grounds of a military training camp, previously attacked in January 2020. Similar to the January attack, this attack also took place during evening prayers when dozens of people were inside praying, according to military sources close to Hadi government forces.[3]
See also
edit.svg){kind=small}
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Houthi-fired ballistic missile kills 5 in Yemen's Marib". Xinhua News Agency. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d "ISWNews Analysis Group: The attack took place on 27 August 2020 which resulted in several tens killed and injured from Al Qaeda and Saudi coalition". Islamic World News. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ "Houthis Target Marib Mosque, Govt Denounces Attack Against Mills". Asharq Al-Awsat. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.