# Attacks on Yemen electricity infrastructure

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/attacks-on-yemen-electricity-infrastructure
> Updated: 2026-08-30T23:42:13.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-electricity-infrastructure-targeted-by-sabotage-in-marib-and-al-mahrah

### 2026-08-10: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-electricity-minister-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-vital-infrastructure

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