Recent military actions executed by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen have reportedly resulted in approximately 20 deaths over the last 24 hours. Houthi-affiliated media stated that the strikes and casualties were spread across several different areas of the nation. The affected territories specifically included the four provinces of al-Jawf, al-Bayda, Saada, and Taiz.
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Saudi-led coalition hits in Yemen reportedly kill 20 people over past day
5 November 2026 02:00 GMT
Saudi-led coalition attacks over the past 24 hours have reportedly killed around 20 people across Yemen, including in the provinces of al-Jawf, al-Bayda, Saada, and Taiz, according to Houthi-affiliated media.
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