### [2026-08-6](/feed/2026/08/6/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The Houthis announce a military offensive against Saudi-backed government forces in Marib Governorate and Hadhramaut Governorate, with over 30 government soldiers being killed in two missile attacks. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/6/houthis-claim-to-have-killed-45-in-attacks-on-yemeni-government-forces)

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