Two Yemeni soldiers were killed and several others injured on Thursday, February 20, 2025, during clashes with Iran-backed Houthi militants south of Marib, according to military sources. The Houthis attempted to infiltrate Yemeni army positions.

The Armed Forces Media Center reported that the Houthis initiated a coordinated attack using a variety of weapons, including artillery, mortars, RPGs, and heavy machine guns, from multiple locations. The ensuing battle lasted three hours.

The Yemeni army reported successfully repelling the attack, forcing the Houthis to retreat after inflicting significant casualties and material losses..