Yemen A suspected ballistic missile of Houthi rebels hit a military base in the city of Marib, killing at least 70 government soldiers.

Ballistic missiles fell into a mosque in a base in the city of Marib in Marib province, central Yemen last night as many soldiers were praying. A source at the city hospital said at least 70 government soldiers were killed. No organization or individual has claimed responsibility.

Yemen's President Mansour Hadi condemned the raid, calling it a "cowardly terrorist act" and accusing Houthi rebels behind the attack. "This shows that Houthi does not want peace but only knows war and destruction. They are cheap instruments of Iran in the region," he added.

Houthi rebels have not commented on the allegations.

Yemen's civil war broke out after Houthi rebels captured Sanaa in 2014, forcing President Hadi and many officials to flee to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led military alliance then launched a military campaign against Houthi forces.

Location Marib province of Yemen. Graphics: BBC.

Houthi owns a large arsenal developed from the domestic industry with professional assistance from abroad, and components are transferred secretly from many other countries. The weapons of the Yemeni government army, including tactical ballistic missiles, also fell into the hands of them when they captured the capital, Sanaa.

Houthi's war with the Saudi coalition and many factions fighting for power in Yemen has left more than 100,000 dead, millions of others suffering from food and medicine shortages, pushing Yemen to the brink of famine.