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Yemen army says 285 Houthi fighters were put out of action in 24 hours
Yemen’s army says it put 285 Houthi fighters out of action in the past 24 hours, though its statement does not clarify whether that means killed or otherwise disabled.
The army also said about 190 military vehicles and pieces of equipment were destroyed or disabled.
The operations are part of “Yemen Dawn,” a campaign launched on October 5 against the Houthis.
In Taiz, in southwestern Yemen, the army said its forces and local resistance fighters stopped Houthi forces from advancing.
Around Marib, troops continued targeting Houthi movements and positions, aiming to limit the group’s ability to shift and concentrate forces.
The army said the campaign will continue according to its plan and that it takes precautions to protect civilians and populated areas.
Yemen’s army said 285 Houthi fighters were put out of action in operations over the previous 24 hours.
The army also reported that about 190 military vehicles and pieces of equipment were destroyed or disabled.
It said it carried out 835 direct-targeting operations against Houthi movements, positions, reinforcements and military assets.
The army said its forces stopped a Houthi advance in Taiz, with support from popular resistance forces.
Operations continued on fronts west of Marib, according to the army.
- Who
- Yemen’s army and Houthi fighters.
- What
- The army said 285 Houthi fighters were put out of action and about 190 military vehicles and pieces of equipment were destroyed or disabled.
- When
- In the 24 hours before the army’s statement, published on October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Taiz and fronts west of Marib, Yemen.
- Why
- The army said operations aimed to limit Houthi movements and their ability to shift and concentrate forces.
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The “Yemen Dawn” operation against the Houthis was launched.
Milliyet reported the army’s statement on operations in the previous 24 hours.
- Houthi fighters put out of action
- 285
- Direct-targeting operations
- 835 in the previous 24 hours
- Military vehicles and equipment
- About 190 destroyed or disabled
- Taiz
- Army said it stopped a Houthi advance
- Marib
- Operations continued on fronts west of the city