Saudi-led coalition reports heavy fighting with Houthis in southwestern Yemen

Summary

The Saudi-led coalition says its forces are battling Houthi fighters in Kahboub, in southwestern Yemen. A coalition spokesperson said troops were trying to repel a large-scale attack as Houthi bombardment intensified. The spokesperson said coalition and Yemeni forces are providing intensive air cover as clashes continue, and described the situation as very dangerous. The report follows an earlier story on intensifying fighting in Yemen after the Houthis claimed to have seized a new strategic area.

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1. Middle East Eye

   21 Oct 2026, 09:59 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports, citing the Saudi-led coalition, that its forces are battling the Houthis in Kahboub in southwestern Yemen, where troops are trying to repel a large-scale attack as Houthi bombardment intensifies.