Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities say

Three missiles hit a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province that officials say was being used as a training centre for new recruits.

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Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities say

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The Iran-backed group has claimed responsibility for the attack which killed new recruits at a military camp. The strikes follow deadly attacks over the weekend blamed on Saudi-led forces.

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BBC Published 19 October 2026

Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities say

DW Published 19 October 2026

Houthi strike on Yemen government military camp kills at least 50

The Iran-backed group has claimed responsibility for the attack which killed new recruits at a military camp. The strikes follow deadly attacks over the weekend blamed on Saudi-led forces.

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