August 2020 Marib attack explained

Partof:Marib Campaign
Map Type:Yemen
Location:Marib, Yemen
Target:Mosque at a military camp
Coordinates:15.4167°N 66°W
Date:27 August 2020
Type:Missile attack
Fatalities:5-17 soldiers[1] [2]
Injuries:35-40 soldiers
Victim:-->
Executed By: Houthis

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, other sources indicate 40 killed. Soldiers were also reported injured.

Attack

The target was a mosque located on the grounds of a military training camp, previously attacked on 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

Notes and References

  1. News: Houthi-fired ballistic missile kills 5 in Yemen's Marib. 28 August 2020 . 29 August 2020. Xinhua News Agency.
  2. News: 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.. 4 September 2020 . 4 September 2020. Islamic World News.
  3. News: Houthis Target Marib Mosque, Govt Denounces Attack Against Mills. 28 August 2020. 29 August 2020. Asharq Al-Awsat.