Action comes as the Arab coalition forces have been eliminating militia assets in recent weeks RIYADH: More than 280 Houthi militia members were killed in one of the largest operations targeting the Iran-backed group in Marib in just 24 hours, the Arab coalition said Monday. The Arab coalition said it conducted 47 operations against the Houthi militants in Marib, during which34 Houthi vehicles were destroyed as well as ammunition storage sites, Al Arabiya TV reported. The action comes as the Arab coalition forces have been eliminating militia assets in recent weeks, including weapons and personnel.