Saudi-backed Yemeni forces reported conducting air strikes in Taiz targeting Houthi reinforcements, with 129 fighters killed and many more wounded in the past 48 hours. This follows a pattern of increased military activity by the Saudi-led coalition against Houthi forces.
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Saudi-led coalition reported increased military activity against Houthi forces.: Saudi-led coalition reported increased military activity against Houthi forces.
Houthi fighters killed and many more wounded in Taiz.: Houthi fighters killed and many more wounded in Taiz.
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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces say they targeted Houthi reinforcements in Taiz
19 October 2026 21:25 BST
The Saudi-backed Yemeni armed forces said they carried out three air strikes against Houthi forces in Taiz governorate.
The first two strikes targeted Houthi fighters in Najd Qasim in the south, while the third hit a weapons depot in Jabal Habashi in the west, according to the statement.
The forces added that 129 Houthi fighters were killed in the past 48 hours and many others were wounded.
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