Sun Nov 10 08:45:30 UTC 2024: ## Yemeni Soldier Kills Two Saudi Troops in Rare Insider Attack
**Seiyun, Yemen (November 10, 2024):** In a shocking turn of events, a Yemeni soldier opened fire on Saudi troops during a training exercise in eastern Yemen on Friday night, killing two and injuring another. The incident, described as a “lone wolf” attack by Saudi officials, comes as a rare instance of insider violence during the nearly decade-long conflict in the country.
The attack occurred at a Saudi-led base in Seiyun, Hadramawt province. The soldier, identified as belonging to the First Military Region, was rewarded by authorities for information leading to his arrest. While no official motive has been released, the incident has raised concerns about potential coordination between the Houthis and al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, both active in the region.
Houthi officials, while not claiming responsibility for the attack, praised it as a sign of resistance against Saudi troops stationed in the area. This incident comes amidst a largely held ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, despite ongoing attacks by the Houthis against shipping in the Red Sea.
Meanwhile, US warplanes conducted airstrikes targeting Houthi positions in Yemen on Saturday night into Sunday morning. The strikes, in response to a suspected Houthi downing of a US reconnaissance drone, targeted weapons storage facilities and are part of an ongoing airstrike campaign launched in January.
The attack underscores the complex and volatile situation in Yemen, where the conflict has resulted in a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale. The international community continues to grapple with the long-term implications of the war, which has claimed the lives of over 150,000 people and left millions displaced.
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