February 20, 2022
1 min read

Houthis fire explosive-laden drone at Yemeni school

Yemen’s Houthi group launched an explosive-laden drone strike against a school in the country’s northern oil-rich province of Marib, a government official said…reports Asian Lite News

“Several students were critically injured when a Houthi explosive-laden drone struck their school in the government-controlled province of Marib,” the official told Xinhua news agency on Saturday.

He clarified that the Houthi drone attack hit the primary school of Harib district while the students were leaving their classes.

ALSO READ: 156 Houthi militants killed in battles with Yemen army

Meanwhile, Yemeni state-run Saba news agency reported that at least three students were injured as a result of the Houthi drone attack.

In January, the pro-government Giants Brigades troops launched a large-scale military operation and expelled the Houthi militia out from the district of Harib following fierce battles.

The Houthis are still launching sporadic military operations against Marib, in an attempt to control the whole strategic province that includes the country’s largest oil and gas fields.

Yemen has been mired in a civil war since the Houthi militia overran much of the country militarily and seized all northern provinces, including the capital Sanaa, in 2014.

Saudi Arabia has been leading a military coalition that intervened in Yemen in 2015 to support the government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi after the Houthis forced him into exile.

Previous Story

Israel Minister Forer cancels UAE trip after testing Covid positive

Next Story

Mohammed bin Zayed receives President of Uruguay

Latest from Arab News

Sisi, MBZ cement ties

UAE and Egypt bolster ties through high-level talks in Abu Dhabi and a landmark cardiac care initiative delivering lifesaving treatment to rural communities The United Arab Emirates and Egypt reaffirmed their strong

‘UAE leads global fight against plastic waste’

UAE accelerates its fight against plastic pollution with a bold single-use plastic ban and expanded environmental policies to safeguard natural ecosystems for future generations The United Arab Emirates continues to lead the

70,000 Gaza kids starve

WFP warned that any further escalation of conflict could paralyse relief operations altogether, deepening the plight of civilians—especially children, the elderly, and vulnerable groups As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifies, the

Prayers on the Mount

The Day of Arafat, considered the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage, witnessed a congregation of believers from around the world As the sun blazed overhead and temperatures climbed to a sweltering 41°C,

EID MUBARAK!

UAE marks Eid Al Adha with housing support, children’s gifts, pardons, and cultural celebrations, reflecting a national spirit of compassion, unity, and shared community values Across the UAE, Eid Al Adha is
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Dubai adopts law to regulate cryptocurrencies

Sheikh Mohammed confirmed that Dubai will be a key player

Israel confirms 3 cases of new Omicron sublineages

Israel’s Ministry of Health confirmed the detection of three cases