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UAV event in Yemen on Wed 12th August 2026

12th August 2026

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On 12 August 2026, the IRG's National Resistance forces (coded under WCJF) conducted drone strikes and shelled Houthi positions, leaders, and vehicles on Barh front (Maqbanah, Taizz). The shelling and drone attacks took place on 11, 12, and 13 August and targeted the Houthi 14th Samad Brigade and the 155th Infantry Brigade which resulted in killing of over 27 and the injury of 19 Houthi members, including brigades' commander. The shelling also resulted in the burning and disabling of a number of Houthi combat vehicles. 27 fatalities split across 4 events. 9 fatalities coded to this event.

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