Yemeni military: Failed Houthi missile launches hit civilian areas

Colonel Majed Abdullah Al-Nazili, official spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, said the military has observed several failed launches of ballistic missiles by the Houthi militia in recent days. The missiles veered off course and fell in populated areas, posing a direct threat to civilians and their property. He added that the continued use of these missiles threatens the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, international sea lanes, and the security of global trade.

In an official statement, he said the danger of these failures was evident on Friday, October 23, when a ballistic missile launched by the militia from the Ayal Sayyad area in Nihm District failed to stay on course and struck the home of Mohammed Ahmed Al-Qashaa during a family gathering. All those inside were killed, and a neighboring house was damaged. Similar tragedies have occurred in Sana'a, Taiz, Ibb, and Saada.

In recent weeks, the militia's missile capabilities have suffered significant blows, with their missile depots and launch platforms targeted by the armed forces. Airstrikes by Yemeni warplanes, in coordination with coalition strikes on legitimate military targets in Saada, have neutralized experts and field commanders specializing in missile operations, leading to a decline in the militia's missile stockpiles, launch platforms, and technical efficiency.

The spokesperson also noted that new advanced systems have entered service with the Yemeni Air Force, achieving successful operational results with trained national crews.

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