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Yemen launches 181 strikes, drones against Houthi positions

8/22/2026

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Yemeni Armed Forces launched 181 strikes with artillery, drones and maneuvers against Houthi positions on August 20, 2026.
The operations killed Houthi fighters and destroyed weapons depots, missile sites and drone launch facilities.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree said Yemeni drones hit Saudi-backed mercenary trucks in Ma’rib with the Rajum drone.
Yemen’s Sixth Division said drones struck Houthi sites in Saada, Marib and Al-Salu on August 19, 2026.

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Yemeni Armed Forces launched 181 strikes with artillery, drones and maneuvers against Houthi positions on August 20, 2026.
The operations killed Houthi fighters and destroyed weapons depots, missile sites and drone launch facilities.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree said Yemeni drones hit Saudi-backed mercenary trucks in Ma’rib with the Rajum drone.
Yemen’s Sixth Division said drones struck Houthi sites in Saada, Marib and Al-Salu on August 19, 2026.