| August 2020 Marib attack | |
|---|---|
| Part ofMarib Campaign | |
| Type | Missile attack |
| Location | Marib, Yemen 15°25′N45°21′E / 15.417°N 45.350°E /15.417; 45.350 |
| Target | Mosque at amilitary camp |
| Date | 27 August 2020 |
| Executed by |  Houthis[1] |
| Casualties | 5-17 soldiers[1][2] killed 35-40 soldiers[1][2] injured |
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On 28 August 2020,Houthi forces launched aballistic missile and drone attack at amilitary camp inMarib Governorate, targeting Saudi-led coalition forces supporting thegovernment of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. The attack killed at least 5 Yemeni soldiers,[1] other sources indicate 40 killed.[2] Soldiers were also reported injured.[1][2]
The target was a mosque located on the grounds of a military training camp, previously attacked inJanuary 2020. Similar to the January attack, this attack also took place during evening prayers when dozens of people were inside praying, according to military sources close to Hadi government forces.[3]
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