Heavy losses reported as Yemen fighting escalates
- Posted on October 7, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
Yemen's ongoing conflict intensifies as casualty figures surge dramatically within a single day. Government military forces reported 115 losses while Houthi rebel fighters sustained approximately 160 casualties in heavy combat operations. The insurgent group claims responsibility for a strategic strike targeting Riyadh's airport infrastructure, while simultaneously refuting allegations of territorial setbacks. This escalation underscores the deepening humanitarian crisis and military stalemate characterizing the prolonged civil war.
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Heavy losses reported as Yemen fighting escalates
115 govt troops, 160 Houthi fighters killed in 24 hours; rebels claim attack on Riyadh airport, deny losing territory.
