Houthi missile and drone attacks kill dozens of Yemeni government troops

At least 58 Yemeni government troops were killed on Thursday in a series of coordinated missile and drone attacks attributed to Houthi rebels. Military officials have characterized the assault as the deadliest incident since 2022, signaling a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The strikes occurred as government forces were deployed in the southern port city of Mukalla, located in the Hadramawt province.

The attacks have disrupted a period of fragile calm in the region. The intensity of the strikes marks a notable intensification of hostilities, highlighting the volatile nature of the security situation in Yemen.