Yemeni National Shield Forces report dozens of Houthis killed or wounded in Al-Mahawila offensive

Yemen's National Shield Forces announced that dozens of Houthi militants were killed or wounded during a large-scale assault by its units on Houthi positions and fortifications in the Al-Mahawila front. The forces said the attack inflicted heavy losses in military equipment, caused the collapse of Houthi positions, and led to a mass retreat of their fighters.

In a statement, the National Shield Forces said the offensive targeted Houthi strongholds and defenses in the area, resulting in casualties among Houthi ranks. The statement added that the bodies of Houthi fighters were scattered across valleys and ravines following the strikes. 

In a separate development, Al Arabiya and Al Hadath reported that the Houthis launched two missiles from Masura district in Al-Bayda province toward Shabwa and Hadramout, amid ongoing clashes between government forces and the Houthis on several fronts under air cover.

These developments come as Operation "Yemen Dawn" enters its second month, after being launched by Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi on October 5, 2026, with the aim of restoring state institutions and liberating the capital, Sanaa, from Houthi control. Military operations continue as clashes persist between government forces and the group.