Event Brief
63 killed in fighting between Yemen government and Houthis
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
Summary: Fighting between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces and their Saudi backers killed 63 people in the last 24 hours, AFP reported citing military sources. The government said at least 23 soldiers were killed in Houthi missile and drone attacks in two southwestern provinces, while Houthi sources reported 40 fighters killed in Saudi air strikes and ground fighting.
WHO: Houthis and Yemeni government forces (with Saudi backers); AFP citing military sources from both sides
WHAT: Missile and drone attacks by the Houthis and Saudi air strikes and ground fighting during clashes killed 63 people in 24 hours.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Southwestern Yemen (two provinces not specified)
WHY: No specific cause was reported beyond the ongoing clashes between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces and their Saudi backers.
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