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Yemeni armed forces continue operations against Houthi militants in Marib

Yemeni armed forces, backed by popular resistance, have intensified combat operations against Iran-backed Houthi militants across Marib province.

Ajel News43 min ago · 1 min read
Yemeni soldiers in combat near Marib

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Yemeni armed forces, supported by popular resistance, have continued combat operations against the Iran-backed Houthi militant group across the fronts of Marib province, inflicting losses in personnel and equipment on the militia.

According to a statement from the media center of the Yemeni armed forces, units operating in the northern front, within the sixth and seventh military regions, carried out offensive operations targeting Houthi positions, fortifications, and capabilities along the confrontation lines, with support from artillery and drone strikes.

On the southern front, units of the Yemeni armed forces in the third military region engaged in fierce battles with the militants and repelled their attacks. Artillery and rocket forces targeted Houthi gatherings and fortifications, successfully destroying and disabling various weapons, artillery, and rocket launchers belonging to the militia.

Additionally, air force and drone strikes carried out focused attacks on Houthi gatherings, fortifications, storage facilities, and command centers, providing air support to ground forces.

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