Yemeni armed forces kill 12 Houthis, repel infiltration in south Marib
Yemeni armed forces say they thwarted a Houthi infiltration in southern Marib, killing 12 militants and wounding others, with the rest fleeing.
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AIThe Yemeni armed forces announced that they had thwarted an infiltration attempt by Houthi militants in the Al-Falihah sector, south of Marib province, resulting in the deaths of 12 Houthis and injuries to others.
The Yemeni Armed Forces Media Center said in a post on X: "Our brave armed forces foiled an infiltration attempt by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in the Al-Falihah sector, south of Marib province."
According to the official statement, the center added that the clashes ended with 12 Houthis killed and others wounded, while the remaining infiltrators fled under army fire.
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Earlier today, Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Kumaim, adviser to the Yemeni Minister of Defense, confirmed that Yemeni forces are carrying out counterattacks against the Houthis and achieving significant gains.
He added in media statements that the Yemeni armed forces have moved beyond the repositioning phase and begun launching counteroffensives after restoring their readiness and reorganizing their ranks. He stressed that the rapid recovery of readiness is a major achievement for the forces, especially after the losses they suffered on the western coast.