Houthis report 14 deaths after attacks from Saudi Arabia

The fighting took place between the Houthis and fighters of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. The attack on the ambulance was therefore part of a broader engagement between the opposing sides.

Reports of earlier attacks in the region also concerned Aden Airport, the capital Sanaa, and routes to the Red Sea. However, for the incident reported here, the available facts confirm only the attack on the ambulance and the reported death toll of 14.

Information from a conflict zone

The Houthis' account is part of their own communication following the attacks. Since the available information has not been fully independently verified, it remains unclear how many of the reported victims were killed directly in the ambulance attack and how many by the other fighting.

According to the account, the ambulance was intended to bring injured people out of the battle area. Its targeting during the fighting highlights that emergency vehicles themselves became targets in this situation.

The information comes from reporting based on three underlying articles, including AFP contributions. The Houthis' central statement cites 14 deaths following the attacks from Saudi Arabia.

Consequences for civilians and emergency services

The events underscore the dangers facing civilians and medical personnel in Yemen. At the same time, fighting and attacks on emergency vehicles make it more difficult for ambulances and medical services to operate in the affected areas.

No further details about the attacks, the victims, or a possible investigation were provided in the verified information. The death toll can therefore only be presented as a figure reported by the Houthis.