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Houthis strike Marib as Yemen faces renewed military escalation

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles and drones at residential areas, displacement camps, and military sites in Marib on August 7, 2026, killing at least two civilians and up to 17 soldiers.

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Houthis strike Marib as Yemen faces renewed military escalation

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