Houthi militants said they repelled a Saudi attempt to advance from the south
approach to the Bab al‑Mandeb, striking the force with multiple ballistic
missiles and heavy weapons and destroying several vehicles. The group identified
Saudi commander Badr al‑Harbi as leading the operation from an Aden front base
and said the strike caused heavy casualties; ambulances were reportedly
dispatched. The claim has not been independently verified.
