Yemeni government forces say eight soldiers killed in battle on Maqatirah front, Lahj

Single source · Lahj, Yemen · 2026-10-18 02:17 UTC

Yemen's government forces and the Tur al-Bahah Military Axis say eight government soldiers were killed in battle on the Maqatirah front in Lahj province, Yemen. Both claims appear to derive from the same military statement and report no injury figures; no independent source has confirmed or denied them.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-18 02:17 UTC
• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-18 06:13 UTC

First reported 2026-10-18 02:17 UTC; last updated 2026-10-19 23:29 UTC.

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