Houthi missiles hit Yemeni army camp, death tolls disputed by sources
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Summary
Houthi forces fired ballistic missiles at a government military camp in Yemen's Shabwa province, officials said. Casualty figures vary widely: Reuters cited sources saying at least 18 were killed, Newsmax reported at least 20, the AP reported at least 53, and local authorities told the BBC 50 security recruits died. Officials said the camp was being used to train new recruits.
Left-leaning
- Houthi Strikes Kill Dozens in Yemeni Desert Military Camp, Officials SayNew York Times · Oct 19, 3:54 PM
Center
- At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government military camp in Shabwa, sources sayReuters · Oct 19, 5:36 AM
- Houthi rebels strike Yemen’s government forces with ballistic missiles, killing at least 53Associated Press · Oct 19, 11:17 AM
- Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities sayBBC News · Oct 19, 12:20 PM
Right-leaning
- Houthi Rebels Strike a Government Military Camp in Southern Yemen, Killing at Least 20 FightersNewsmax · Oct 19, 7:00 AM