Yemen's armed forces claim extensive strikes against Houthi targets, reporting hundreds of casualties.

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Published: 2026-10-17T21:30:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: Arab News

Yemen's armed forces announced on Saturday that they had conducted 1,417 strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets over the past 24 hours as part of "Operation Dawn of Yemen." They claimed approximately 800 Houthi fighters were killed or wounded, and over 190 military vehicles and assets were destroyed or disabled. The operations involved combat aircraft, drones, field artillery, and rocket launchers, targeting Houthi gatherings, fortified positions, firing points, armored vehicles, combat equipment, and drone launch sites. The military spokesperson stated that these operations disrupted Houthi movements and prevented reinforcements from reaching front lines.

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