Yemen's Houthi rebels carried out missile and drone attacks on government military camps in the Marib and Hadramout provinces on August 6, 2026. The assaults killed at least 30 government soldiers, with some reports raising the toll to 58 dead, marking the deadliest flare-up since a 2022 truce [1, 2, 3, 4].
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the strikes targeted Saudi-backed government positions as a response to what they described as a "massive Saudi military mobilisation" aimed at escalating the conflict. He claimed the attacks killed “hundreds” and destroyed many camps and depots [1, 4].
Abdul Rahman Saleh, a resident of Sanaa, described the renewed violence as a harsh reality, citing repeated explosions in recent days and rising casualty numbers broadcast on media outlets [4].
The Yemeni army confirmed it launched retaliatory operations against Houthi forces starting August 7, following the missile and drone attacks [2, 3]. Clashes have been intensifying since early July 2026, with both sides reporting casualties. The Houthis announced six fighter deaths, including three officers, amid ongoing fighting across several fronts since July [5].
Beyond mainland confrontations, the Houthis have also attacked Saudi ports and enforced naval blockades in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait since mid-2026, according to regional sources [4].
Renewed clashes continue in key areas of Yemen as the government and Houthis remain locked in conflict. The latest confirmed data shows 30 to 58 government troops and six Houthi fighters killed in early August fighting [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
