Five members of the "Shield of the Homeland" forces were killed and two others were injured in an armed ambush targeting a military vehicle on Saturday evening, October 31, 2026, in the Abyan Governorate of southern Yemen. Local sources reported that unknown assailants set up an ambush for the military vehicle in the Dhi'man area, affiliated with the Mahfad district. The attackers opened fire on the vehicle, resulting in the deaths of five personnel and injuries to two others. The assailants also looted the military vehicle and the personal belongings of the soldiers on board before fleeing the scene to an undisclosed location, according to the sources. The past few weeks have seen increased activity from Houthi cells and elements of Al-Qaeda in several regions. Accusations of collusion between these groups have been prevalent amidst this escalation. |
