Yemeni government forces say they captured Houthi drone team near Taiz

Single source · Taiz, Yemen · 2026-10-16 15:27 UTC

Yemeni government forces, including the army's 35th Armoured Brigade, say they detained a Houthi team that operates drones on the al-Aqrud–Kahlan front, southeast of Taiz. Anadolu and Middle East Eye both relay this government claim, and the listed claims contain no independent confirmation or denial.

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• Anadolu Ajansı, 2026-10-16 15:27 UTC
• يمن مونيتور, 2026-10-16 21:37 UTC
• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-16 23:35 UTC

First reported 2026-10-16 15:27 UTC; last updated 2026-10-17 02:33 UTC.

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