# Houthis inflict major losses on Yemeni forces > Houthis strike Saudi-backed forces in Yemen, killing 53 and wounding 200. - Title: Houthis inflict major losses on Yemeni forces · Dawn - Summary: Houthis strike Saudi-backed forces in Yemen, killing 53 and wounding 200. Houthis attack Yemeni government forces in Shabwa province, killing 53 and injuring… - Keywords: houthi, yemeni forces, shabwa province, saudi-led coalition, ballistic missiles, yemen conflict, red sea port, saudi arabia, yemen, houthi attack, yemeni government, saudi-backed forces - Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2038443/houthis-inflict-major-losses-on-yemeni-forces - Author: Agencies - Published: 2026-10-20T01:57:16+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: houthi, yemeni forces, shabwa province, saudi-led coalition, ballistic missiles, yemen conflict, red sea port, saudi arabia, yemen, houthi attack, yemeni government, saudi-backed forces ## Houthi attack on Yemeni forces At least 53 killed, 200 wounded in Houthi attack on government security forces training camp in Shabwa province. > Houthis launched three ballistic missiles at security forces during a training exercise ## Houthi military claims Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claims responsibility for six military operations using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. > Saree said the attacks targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu on the Red Sea coast and the Shaybah oil field near the United Arab Emirates border ## Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia Houthis targeted Riyadh airport, Saudi Aramco facilities, Shaybah oil field and other strategic sites. > Saree claimed the three-stage attack on the Riyadh airport achieved accurate and direct strikes in retaliation for more than 200 Saudi airstrikes ## Saudi alerts and remote work Saudi authorities issued phone alerts for hostile aerial threats and instructed remote work for government employees. > An internal message sent on Sunday evening said, 'It has been decided to implement remote work from Monday to Thursday this week' ## US embassies urge vigilance US embassies across Gulf region urge heightened vigilance due to cross-border strikes. > Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance due to the complex security environment ## Egypt delays military support vote Egypt postpones vote on authorizing military support for Saudi Arabia until Oct 26. > Lawmakers adjourned a second closed-door session on Monday to discuss President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi's request for authority to back the kingdom ## Davos in the Desert postponed Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative conference postponed to 2027. > Organisers said the postponement would ensure the event delivered the full scale, extraordinary quality, and unforgettable impact ## Houthi escalation policy Houthis vow to continue attacks 'towards the Saudi interior' under escalation policy. > He vowed to continue operations towards the Saudi interior under a policy of escalation for escalation until attacks on Yemen cease ## Saudi military response Saudi forces conduct airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in retaliation. > Both sides traded attacks since the group advanced in September toward territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait ## Yemen conflict context Yemen conflict becomes another front in US-Israeli war with Iran. > The Houthis step up attacks on Saudi Arabia, the world's largest crude oil exporter ## Houthi military operations Houthis conduct multiple strikes on Saudi infrastructure and military sites. > Video from Shabwa province verified by Reuters showed injured people and bloodied bodies scattered across the ground ## Saudi government response Saudi government instructs remote work for employees amid security threats. > The 99-storey Kingdom Centre in downtown Riyadh, which houses the regional office of the International Monetary Fund, asked employees to stay away until further notice ## Regional security concerns Regional security situation prompts US embassies to urge heightened vigilance. > The alert warned that the hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area ## Houthi escalation claims Houthis claim 200+ Saudi airstrikes in retaliation for their attacks. > Saree said the attacks targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu on the Red Sea coast and the Shaybah oil field near the United Arab Emirates border ## Houthi attack consequences Houthi attacks escalate regional tensions and disrupt business calendar. > Organisers said the postponement would ensure the event delivered the full scale, extraordinary quality, and unforgettable impact ## Key takeaway Houthis attack Yemeni government forces in Shabwa province, killing 53 and injuring 200.