# Yemen government says Houthi strike kills two civilians in Marib

Yemen's government reported that a Houthi attack in Marib killed two civilians. The strike underscores the ongoing violence in the region, where the Iran-aligned Houthi group continues to clash with government forces. Civilian casualties remain a persistent concern in the long-running Yemeni conflict.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/7/two-civilians-killed-in-houthi-strike-on-marib-says-yemens-government?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:22:24 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/8/yemens-government-forces-attack-houthis-amid-renewed-shelling-of-marib?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:43:20 +0000