# Houthi activities targeting Yemeni medical sectors > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/houthi-activities-targeting-yemeni-medical-sectors > Updated: 2026-08-25T09:56:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Recent reports indicate Houthi forces have engaged in both information warfare and direct intimidation involving medical facilities in Yemen. An investigation by Al-Jumhuriya Channel revealed that Houthi propaganda videos utilized outdated footage from March 2023, which depicted a field hospital strike in Al-Dhale province, to falsely claim recent military successes in Marib and the West Coast. The investigation noted potential digital manipulation in the footage. In a separate incident in Sanaa, Houthi militants assaulted a surgery consultant and besieged the Al-Ahli Modern Hospital. Gunmen attempted to establish an armed camp at the entrance under the pretext of investigating a medical error. The Yemeni Private Hospitals Union condemned the siege, stating it represents a “systematic targeting of private hospitals through unproven allegations” and a violation of the sanctity of medical institutions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Houthi militants assault surgeon and besiege hospital in Sanaa Houthi militants assaulted surgeon Dr. Omar Bamshmous and besieged Al-Ahli Modern Hospital in Sanaa, sparking panic and condemnation from the Yemeni Private Hospitals Union. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/houthi-militants-assault-surgeon-and-besiege-hospital-in-sanaa ### 2026-08-21: Houthi forces used old Al-Dhale hospital strike footage in new propaganda An investigation found that Houthi forces reused footage from a March 2023 field hospital strike in Al-Dhale, presenting it as recent military operations in Marib and the West Coast. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/houthi-forces-used-old-al-dhale-hospital-strike-footage-in-new-propaganda --- Cite as: Houthi activities targeting Yemeni medical sectors. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/houthi-activities-targeting-yemeni-medical-sectors