Tanker hit by projectile near Hormuz as October sets record for ship attacks

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1. 18:10
   AttributedIraq

   Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces deny an officer was killed in Yemen

   Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces denied reports that First Lieutenant Ahmed Awad Kadhim al-Lami was killed in Yemen. They said he died in a traffic accident in Basra province while returning from duty inside Iraq. The origin of the first report is unknown.

   Source: 964media.com
2. 18:05
   UnverifiedHajjah

   Masam: Houthi landmine kills a girl in Hairan

   The media office of the Masam demining project quoted father Mohammed Saghir Zain as saying a mine exploded near his two daughters while they were herding in Hairan district, after the family returned from displacement. One of them was killed, and 18 sheep and six cows died. The date of the blast was not given.

   Source: khabaragency.net
3. 18:02
   ConfirmedStrait of Hormuz

   UKMTO: tanker hit by unknown projectile near Limah, Oman

   UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile while sailing outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, about 7 nautical miles northeast of Limah. The incident happened on Thursday evening, October 22, and was reported late. The tanker continued its voyage; it was not named and no casualties were reported.

   Source: Anadolu Agency
4. 17:57
   AttributedMarib and Shabwa

   Deal to mutually release fuel trucks between Marib and Shabwa

   Al-Mashhad al-Yemeni reported a breakthrough in the dispute over fuel trucks held by the two provinces. Under the deal, diesel for the Ataq power plant and Marib petrol and gas will be released, in exchange for Shabwa freeing held fuel-oil trucks. The report comes from a single outlet, with no official statements from either authority.

   Source: almashhad.news
5. 17:47
   AttributedTaiz

   Two Taiz University students killed in fighting for the city

   Local sources said Taiz University students Abdulbasit al-Dhababi and Aseel al-Wahabi were killed on Friday while taking part in fighting against the Houthis. The front where they fell was not specified, and no official statement was issued.

   Source: almontasaf.net
6. 17:40
   ConfirmedStrait of Hormuz

   October is the worst month on record for ship attacks around Hormuz

   Reuters cited data from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy showing October had the most attacks on commercial ships since tracking began in 2017. Researcher Noam Raydan counted 28 confirmed or reported attacks this month in Hormuz and nearby waters. The total since February 28 stands at 113.

   Source: Bilyonaryo / Reuters reuters.com
7. 17:26
   ConfirmedAbyan

   Al-Khanbashi orders pursuit of businessman al-Kathiri's killers

   Presidential Leadership Council member and Hadramawt governor Salem al-Khanbashi said he followed up with the Abyan governor on the killing of businessman Ahmed Abdullah al-Kathiri in an armed ambush. He ordered the swift pursuit of those involved and their referral to the courts. The perpetrators have not been identified.

   Source: yemenmonitor.com
8. 17:22
   AttributedYemeni government

   Al-Mikhlafi: no political settlement without defeating the Houthis militarily

   Abdulmalik al-Mikhlafi, adviser to the Presidential Leadership Council chairman, told Al Arabiya there can be no comprehensive political solution without a decisive military defeat of the Houthis. He accused Iran of directing the recent escalation to seize Bab al-Mandab and take Taiz. The Houthis have not commented.

   Source: almashhad.news
9. 17:17
   AttributedSaada

   Houthi media: 8 Saudi strikes on Sahar, Majz and Al Salem

   The Houthi-run Al-Thawra newspaper, citing a local source quoted by the Sanaa-based Saba agency, said Saudi aircraft carried out 4 strikes on Sahar and Majz districts and 4 more on Al Salem. This updates an earlier report of strikes on Al Salem. The coalition has not commented, and no casualties were given.

   Source: althawrah.ye