A military camp in Aden, Yemen, belonging to pro-government forces was hit by a powerful explosion, resulting in the death of 12 soldiers and injuries to several others. The blast, which occurred at a camp run by the Giants Brigades, was reportedly caused by an electrical short circuit in an ammunition storage facility. This led to a fire that spread to the depot, causing a series of explosions.
Preliminary reports suggest that the short circuit ignited the fire, leading to subsequent blasts within the storage area. Witnesses observed flames and thick smoke rising from the camp, accompanied by successive explosions heard in nearby neighborhoods. As of now, no official statement has been released regarding the incident, and details about the extent of the damage are not yet available.
Fierce clashes erupted between Yemeni government forces and the Houthis in the Hodeidah province following a large-scale attack by the Houthis on positions held by the Joint Forces in the Hays district. The fighting, marked by intense confrontations and exchanges of medium and heavy weapons fire, resulted in government forces successfully repelling the attack and preventing an infiltration into their positions. The Houthi group has not provided immediate comments on the reported clashes.
Yemen has been embroiled in conflict since late 2014 when the Houthis took control of the capital, Sanaa. This led to a Saudi-led coalition intervention in support of the internationally recognized government the following year. Despite a UN-mediated truce in April 2022, lasting six months before expiring, both sides have largely maintained a “de facto ceasefire” since then.
