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Attacks on Yemen electricity infrastructure

Overview

Yemeni officials have reported ongoing attacks and sabotage against the nation’s electricity and energy infrastructure. Initially, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Adnan al-Kaf, condemned Houthi militia actions against state institutions and vital services, describing them as a “systematic and destructive approach” intended to disrupt daily life and hinder government rehabilitation efforts.

By late August, specific incidents of sabotage were reported in Marib and Al-Mahrah. In Marib, a gas power plant was taken out of service following projectile strikes on a transmission tower and subsequent damage to the transmission circuit. In Al-Mahrah, the theft of electrical cables caused circuit breakers to burn out, leading to power outages and threatening the water supply in Al-Ghaydah by affecting essential water wells.

Entities

Houthi militia · Yemeni government · Al-Mahrah · Adnan al-Kaf · Ministry of Electricity and Energy

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Yemen electricity infrastructure targeted by sabotage in Marib and Al-Mahrah

    Sabotage attacks on electrical infrastructure in Marib and Al-Mahrah have caused significant power outages in Yemen, threatening both electricity services and water supplies.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Yemen Electricity Minister condemns Houthi attacks on vital infrastructure

    Yemeni Electricity Minister Adnan al-Kaf condemned Houthi attacks on vital infrastructure, stating that targeting water and power facilities is a direct assault on citizens' livelihoods.

Sources

althawry.net · media.almashhad-alyemeni.com