Sakhr al-Sharqabi, a senior military operations officer for the Houthi militia, was reportedly killed in a targeted strike today, August 30, 2025, according to Al Hadath news agency.
The strike occurred in a location that has not yet been disclosed, but it marks a significant blow to the Houthi leadership amid ongoing conflicts in Yemen. Al-Sharqabi was known for orchestrating military strategies against both Yemeni government forces and Saudi-led coalition troops.
This incident follows a series of high-profile casualties within the Houthi ranks, including the recent death of Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser in Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa, which further destabilized the group's command structure. Such events have raised concerns about the future of the Houthi movement and its military capabilities.
The killing of al-Sharqabi is expected to have immediate repercussions on Houthi operations and may escalate retaliatory actions against perceived enemies. As previously reported, the ongoing conflict in Yemen remains a focal point of regional tensions, with various international stakeholders closely monitoring the situation.
