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Thursday, 12 November 2026English edition
The Geopolitician

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Yemen · Story · Internal tension

Yemeni Army intensifies operations against Houthis

The Yemeni army has conducted over 1,200 operations against Houthi forces, neutralizing hundreds of fighters and damaging military equipment in recent days.

Running story — the local press covered it again on 1 November 2026.

The story so far as of 1 November 2026

On 28 October, the Yemeni army executed 749 targeted operations against Houthi military capabilities, neutralizing 239 Houthi members and damaging 117 vehicles. On 31 October, the army announced 1119 operations, resulting in the neutralization of 427 Houthi fighters and destruction of 142 military vehicles. By 1 November, over 1,200 operations were reported, neutralizing 500 Houthi fighters and targeting their gatherings and supply routes in Al-Jawf and Taiz.

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Coverage, day by day

  1. Internal tension

    Yemeni army intensifies operations against Houthis

    Impact Defence contractors and security firms operating in Yemen may see increased demand for services amid heightened military activity.

    Sources: Yemen Monitor ↗

  2. Internal tension

    Yemeni Army Conducts 1119 Operations Against Houthis

    Impact Defence contractors and logistics firms involved in military support may see increased demand as operations intensify.

    Sources: Yemen Monitor ↗, Aden Al-Ghad ↗

  3. Internal tension

    Yemeni army targets Houthi positions in major operation

    Impact Defence contractors and military suppliers see increased demand due to escalated military operations.

    Sources: Yemen Monitor ↗

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