Amid growing concerns of a wider conflict, Yemen's government forces have launched attacks on Houthi positions across multiple front lines, following renewed shelling of Marib city. The offensive, announced by the military spokesman as necessary to protect civilians, comes after Houthi missile and drone attacks killed at least 30 government soldiers in Hadramout and Marib provinces. The Houthis resumed shelling civilian neighborhoods in Marib city on Saturday, with the Health Ministry reporting two civilian casualties and 14 injuries from a previous attack on Friday. The escalation could potentially tip Yemen back into full-scale conflict, according to Middle East specialist Elisabeth Kendall, who noted that the 2022 truce had expired and recent troop movements and clashes indicate "all the warning signs are there." The United Nations has called for de-escalation, condemning both the Houthi missile attacks and continued strikes on oil tankers in the Red Sea. The Houthis claim they are acting on suspicions of government forces coordinating with Saudi Arabia on a broader offensive against Houthi-held territory.