Yemeni Army: 874 Operations Carried Out Against Houthi Militia Capabilities in 24 Hours

Aden, Oct 10 (KUNA) — The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Tuesday the execution of 874 aerial and artillery targeting operations against the goals, positions, and capabilities of the Houthi militias across various fronts, as part of the ongoing “Fajr al-Yemen” military operation, now in its second consecutive month.

In a statement, Brigadier General Majid Al-Nazili, the official spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, clarified that warplanes carried out 29 air strikes, while drone units conducted 39 targeting operations against Houthi militia positions, concentrations, fortifications, and combat vehicles.

He noted that rocket launcher units carried out 62 targeting operations, while field artillery units executed 744 operations that hit militia positions, concentrations, reinforcements, fortifications, fire sources, and combat means.

Initial field reports indicate the killing and wounding of approximately 190 Houthi militia leaders and fighters, as well as the destruction and damage of around 130 of their vehicles and combat assets, with damage to their positions and fortifications.

He added that the “Emergency Forces” and “Homeland Shield” units, along with the Sixth, Third, and Seventh Military Regions, continued their combat missions on the northern fronts in the governorates of Al-Jawf and Marib, countering militia movements, thwarting their attempts, and targeting their positions and concentrations.

He pointed out that members of the “Shabwa Defense” forces and military axes stationed on the “Al-Bayda” fronts continued their combat duties, while the Armed Forces, backed by popular resistance in Taiz, continued to repel militia attacks and target their movements and positions.

He emphasized that Armed Forces units from the “Homeland Shield,” “Giants Brigades,” and “National Resistance” continued their combat missions on the southern and southwestern fronts, managing to recapture several positions in certain sectors, while clashes and engagements with militia movements continued in other areas.

He affirmed that the Armed Forces remain committed to fulfilling their national duty and achieving the objectives of the “Fajr al-Yemen” operation, while taking necessary precautions to protect civilians and civilian property. (End) S.N.S. / M.M.J.