A separate report from Al Mayadeen cited a military source stating that Saudi-affiliated forces attempting to target the mountain in the Al-Wazi'iyah district were instead repelled. That source claimed the encounter left dozens of attackers killed or wounded, 3 drones shot down, and several vehicles damaged.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Yemeni Government Forces Claim Capture of Mount Numan in Lahij
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Troops aligned with the state have taken over a strategic peak in a southern region of the country. The seizure of Mount Numan was announced on Thursday by Yemeni government forces, who reported that the military operation to secure the height in the governorate of Lahij was completed.
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