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Yemeni government claims artillery and drone attacks on Houthis
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IN SHORT
Yemen's internationally recognized government announced artillery and drone strikes targeting Houthi forces in al-Jawf and Marib governorates, claiming dozens of Houthi fighters were killed over the weekend. These actions are presented as a response to recent Houthi attacks. Meanwhile, in Iraq, two explosive-laden drones launched from Iran targeted the Kurdistan Regional Government prime minister's office and a senior security official's residence in Erbil. The Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate confirmed the early Monday morning strikes, reporting no human casualties.
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Who's Involved
Yemen's internationally recognized government
announced artillery and drone strikes against Houthi forces
Houthi forces
targeted by Yemeni government strikes and accused of recent attacks
Kurdistan Regional Government prime minister's office
targeted by explosive-laden drones in Erbil
Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate
confirmed drone strikes in Erbil
Iran
launched explosive-laden drones targeting Erbil
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Key facts
Yemen's internationally recognized government launched artillery and drone strikes against Houthi forces.
The strikes occurred in al-Jawf and Marib governorates in Yemen.
The Yemeni government claimed dozens of Houthis were killed over the weekend.
The Yemeni government stated the strikes were a response to recent Houthi attacks.
Two explosive-laden drones targeted locations in Erbil, Iraq.
The drones were launched from Iran.
Targets in Erbil included the Kurdistan Regional Government prime minister's office.
A senior security official's residence in Erbil was also targeted.
The Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate confirmed the drone strikes.
The drone strikes in Erbil occurred early Monday morning.
There were no human casualties reported from the Erbil drone strikes.
Yemen's internationally recognized government has reported conducting artillery and drone strikes against Houthi forces in the governorates of al-Jawf and Marib. The government stated that these operations resulted in the deaths of dozens of Houthi fighters over the weekend. This military action is framed by the government as a direct response to recent attacks carried out by the Houthis.
In a separate development, two explosive-laden drones, launched from Iran, targeted key locations in Erbil, Iraq. The Kurdistan Regional Government prime minister's office and the residence of a senior security official were the targets of these strikes. The Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate confirmed the incidents, which took place early Monday morning. Fortunately, the directorate reported that there were no human casualties as a result of the drone attacks.
↳ Why This Matters
Yemen's internationally recognized government has reported conducting artillery and drone strikes against Houthi forces in the governorates of al-Jawf and Marib. The government stated that these operations resulted in the deaths of dozens of Houthi fighters over the weekend. This military action is framed by the government as a direct response to recent attacks carried out by the Houthis.
Frequently asked questions
The Yemeni government claimed to have launched artillery and drone attacks against the Houthis on August 17, 2026.
The government claimed to have killed and wounded dozens of Houthis over the weekend through 181 operations.
The Houthis claimed to have killed at least 30 government soldiers and injured 15 others in missile attacks on military camps in Hadramout and Marib.
The US embassy in Yemen described the Houthi attacks as 'cowardly' and 'terrorism.'
What Happens Next
01Further escalation of military operations between government forces and Houthis is possible.
02International diplomatic efforts may increase to de-escalate the conflict.
03Humanitarian aid organizations may face increased challenges in delivering assistance.
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