Shabwah Defense Forces Repel Houthi Advances, Conduct Drone Strikes

Shabwah Defense Forces, in conjunction with forces from the Saba'a axis and the 26th Brigade sector, announced on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, that they successfully repelled Houthi militia attempts to infiltrate several front lines in Hurayb, Ain, Bayhan, and Markha Al-Ulya.

In a military briefing released by its media center, the forces stated that their units thwarted the advance attempts, inflicting significant casualties and equipment losses on the Houthi militias.

The statement further detailed that drone aircraft conducted sorties as part of the "Arrows of Shabwah" operation in response to these attacks. These strikes targeted positions belonging to the Houthi militias, with confirmed direct hits on the designated objectives.

The Shabwah Defense Forces emphasized that any targeting of their positions would be met with a "decisive response," reiterating their commitment to addressing all sources of threat.

According to the statement, the Houthi militias are aware of the extent of losses they have sustained since the commencement of the "Arrows of Shabwah" operation.