Jakarta, ThedailyID — At least 53 people died after Yemen’s Houthi militia attacked a military training camp in Shabwa province on Monday, October 19, 2026. The attack came as fighting between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces intensified.
Reuters-verified video showed wounded people and bloodied bodies lying in the streets. Meanwhile, local authorities said the attack occurred while troops were training at the camp.
Tensions between the Houthis and government forces have escalated in recent weeks. The latest confrontation followed the militia’s seizure of territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in September.
Earlier in October, Yemeni government forces launched a major military operation against the Houthis. The campaign aimed to reclaim areas under militia control.
The fighting has raised concerns about security in Shabwa, a strategically important province. It is home to the Balhaf liquefied natural gas facility, Yemen’s largest industrial investment.
The latest attack underscores the intensifying conflict between Yemen’s rival forces. However, the report did not provide further details about the identities of the victims or the full extent of the damage.
