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Eight Yemeni government forces killed in battle with Houthis

Middle East Eye18 October 2026, 02:17 UTCYemen

Eight Yemeni government forces killed in battle with Houthis Yemen's government forces say eight of its soldiers have been killed during a battle on the in the southern province of Lahj. The government-affiliated Tur al-Bahah Military Axis said in a Facebook statement that the “heroes” died in battle on the Maqatirah front, without providing further details, according to Al Jazeera. Earlier, the forces claimed to have killed 12 Houthi fighters in the Maqdaa area of Al-Aqroud in southern Taiz.

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