Shabwah Forces Foil Houthi Infiltration Attempt in Al-Markha Al-Ulya

Military sources in Shabwah reported on Friday that units from the Second Brigade of Shabwah Defense successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by Houthi militias targeting their positions in the Al-Markha Al-Ulya front, west of the governorate.

The sources indicated that the assault was met with an immediate response, leading to direct confrontations between the opposing sides. These engagements resulted in the attacking elements being forced to retreat and flee after sustaining casualties and equipment losses.

Defending forces have since reinforced their positions and expanded their deployment around the targeted sites, anticipating potential further infiltration attempts amid ongoing field tensions.

This incident occurs within a broader context of escalating activity across several fronts, marked by an observable increase in military movements by the Houthi terrorist group in recent days, according to the sources.