Yemen's government warns Houthi rallies could be targeted
Yemen’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that Houthi rallies and mobilization programs will be considered legitimate military targets and warned residents in Houthi-held areas against taking part.
The announcement was shared in a social media post and is considered a major escalation against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels as well as civilians living in areas under their control.
Deliberate attacks on civilians could amount to a war crime.
Rallies and what Houthis call “cultural courses” are one of the Iranian-backed group’s main tools for mobilization of supporters and fighters.
The Defense Ministry statement said such assemblies are used by the Houthis to mobilize children for combat.
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Multiple ballistic missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck Aden, Yemen today, shaking buildings across parts of the city.
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• Locations targeted: The Houthi group fired approximately four ballistic missiles, hitting areas near Aden International Airport, critical military facilities in the Khormaksar district, and the Coast Guard Troops headquarters in the Al-Tawahi district.
• Impact: Plumes of smoke were seen rising from the hit areas, and the blasts were powerful enough to shake local structures. Casualties and precise damage assessments from today's specific waves are still being verified by local sources.
