Clashes in Yemen as aid agencies warn civilian toll is worsening
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Clashes were reported in Yemen on Saturday between Iran-backed Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government troops, as aid agencies warned of a worsening civilian toll. The Saudi-led coalition said government forces destroyed two missile launchpads in Saada and intercepted missiles and drones aimed at Riyadh and Yanbu.
Key dates
- Early AugustFighting in Yemen escalated; at least 1,282 deaths have been reported since, per the source.
- 3–11 OctoberThe WHO said at least 2,007 people were killed or wounded in Yemen, double the recent average daily toll.
- Late FridayTwo Houthi missiles reportedly landed inside Aden international airport as a passenger jet prepared for takeoff, per Yemen's information minister.
- Saturday 17 OctoberNew clashes were reported, and the Saudi-led coalition described destroying launchpads and intercepting missiles and drones.
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