Yemen and the region
Houthis claim Abha and Khamis Mushait attacks as Yemen pursues diplomatic and aid efforts
The Houthis announced attacks on two Saudi targets, while provincial media reported fighting in Shabwa. Government Saba published humanitarian talks in Lahj and a foreign ministry statement; military outcomes remain independently unverified.
Summary
- AttributedHouthis claim attacks on Abha and Khamis Mushait; the results have not been independently verified.
- AttributedShabwa provincial media reports a repelled attack in Markha al-Ulya and the death of a soldier.
- ConfirmedLahj–Oxfam talks announced alongside a foreign ministry call for practical international measures.
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- AttributedShabwa
Report of a repelled attack in Markha al-Ulya and a soldier killed
Belqees quoted the Shabwa provincial media office as saying Shabwa Defence Forces repelled a Houthi infiltration attempt and attack in Markha al-Ulya. The statement reported the death of soldier Mohsen Salem Bousneid of the Second Brigade. Independent confirmation of the outcome or opposing losses was unavailable.
Source: belqees.net - AttributedSaudi Arabia
Houthis claim attacks on Abha airport and Khamis Mushait airbase
Houthi media quoted Yahya Saree announcing a drone attack on Abha airport and a ballistic missile attack on Khamis Mushait airbase. He claimed disruption to air traffic and a hit on the base; we found no independent verification of the results, and Anadolu reported no immediate Saudi comment. Claims concerning Ras al-Arah and al-Mudarabah appeared in the previous edition and are not counted again.
- ConfirmedLahj
Saba announces talks with Oxfam on displaced families’ needs
Government Saba reported a meeting between Lahj deputy governor Salah al-Daoudi and Oxfam food security official Baha Mohammed. The talks covered food, cash transfers, water, sanitation and winter preparations. The announcement of talks is confirmed; the report does not establish new aid deliveries or implementation of the proposals.
Source: sabanew.net - ConfirmedDiplomacy
Yemeni foreign ministry welcomes EU stance and seeks practical measures
Government Saba published a foreign ministry statement welcoming the EU position and calling for Houthi arms and funding channels to be cut. The ministry sought a humanitarian corridor for Taiz, detainees’ release and an independent investigation into UN employee Mohammed al-Shami’s death. We confirm publication of the ministry’s position, not its allegations, new sanctions or the actual opening of a corridor.
Source: sabanew.net