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Houthi Ballistic Missile Strike Kills 53 at Shabwa Camp

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Houthi forces fired ballistic missiles at the Al-Alam training camp in Shabwa province on Oct 19 2026, killing dozens.
Yemeni officials reported at least 53 dead and over 200 wounded.
The strike hit a camp run by Saudi-backed forces, according to Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree.
Shabwa hospitals were overwhelmed and transferred severe cases to Hadramout and Aden.
The Saudi-led coalition warned the attacks threaten regional security.

History

Historical Context

In March 2015 Saudi Arabia led a nine-country coalition that launched Operation Decisive Storm to restore President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi after the Houthis seized Sana’a. The coalition’s air campaign delivered thousands of strikes, hitting hospitals and killing civilians. The 2026 ballistic missile hit on the Al-Alam training camp in Shabwa repeats that pattern, reviving UN calls for a cease-fire.

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Story summary

Houthi forces fired ballistic missiles at the Al-Alam training camp in Shabwa province on Oct 19 2026, killing dozens.
Yemeni officials reported at least 53 dead and over 200 wounded.
The strike hit a camp run by Saudi-backed forces, according to Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree.
Shabwa hospitals were overwhelmed and transferred severe cases to Hadramout and Aden.
The Saudi-led coalition warned the attacks threaten regional security.

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