August 2020 Marib attack
| August 2020 Ma'rib attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of Ma'rib Campaign | |
| Type | Drone and missile attack |
| Location | Ma'rib, Yemen 15°25′N 45°21′E / 15.417°N 45.350°E |
| Target | Mosque at a military camp |
| Date | 28 August 2020 |
| Executed by |  Houthis[1] |
| Casualties | 5-40 soldiers [1][2] killed +40[1][2] injured |
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On 28 August 2020, Houthi forces launched a ballistic missile at a military camp in Ma'rib governorate, targeting Saudi-led coalition forces supporting the government of Hadi. The attack killed at least 5 Yemeni soldiers,[1] other sources indicate 40 killed.[2] More soldiers were reported were injured.[1][2]
Attack
The target was a mosque located on the grounds of a military training camp, previously attacked on January. It was attacked during evening prayers when dozens of people were inside praying, according to military sources close Hadi government forces.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Houthi-fired ballistic missile kills 5 in Yemen's Marib". Xinhua.net. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August2020.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ a b c d "Latest Updates on Yemen, 29 August 2020 (Map Update)". Islamic World News. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August2020.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Houthis Target Marib Mosque, Govt Denounces Attack Against Mills". Asharq Al-awsat. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.