US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a military training camp in Yemen’s southern Shabwa province on Monday, October 19, killing at least 18 people, according to Reuters, which cited government and medical sources. Separate accounts from Yemeni military officials put the death toll at 20, highlighting differences in the initial casualty figures. Dozens of people were reportedly killed or wounded in the attack on the al-Alam military camp.
The strike comes amid continuing tensions across West Asia, with Iran warning the United States and Israel against further military action, while Tehran has outlined a proposed seven-day plan that it says could pave the way for reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and restarting negotiations with Washington.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Houthi Attack on Yemen Military Camp: What Happened?
Iran-aligned Houthi fighters launched a ballistic missile attack on the al-Alam military camp in Shabwa province, southern Yemen, on Monday, according to reports citing Yemeni government officials. Reuters reported that at least 18 people were killed, based on information from four government and medical sources.
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Government sources said three ballistic missiles struck the military training camp while soldiers were taking part in a morning training session. Two Yemeni military officials separately told the Associated Press that at least 20 soldiers had been killed and at least two dozen others wounded. The officials spoke anonymously because they were not authorised to brief the media.
Casualties Reported After Ballistic Missile Strike in Shabwa
The reported death toll varied across initial accounts. Reuters cited sources who put the number of fatalities at 18, while two military officials cited in another report said at least 20 soldiers had died. Al Jazeera separately reported that Shabwa’s deputy governor put the combined number of people killed or wounded at at least 40.
The figures reflect separate early reports and have not been reconciled in the information available. The attack has raised fresh concerns over security in government-held areas of Yemen, where fighting between the internationally recognised government and Houthi forces has continued for years.
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