Event Brief
Oct 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Yemen’s armed forces announce Shawaz drone service
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Yemen’s Armed Forces said the Shawaz drone had entered operational service for the first time and was used against Saudi-backed forces advancing toward Al-Wazi’iyah district in Taiz governorate and Kahbub. The forces’ War Media division released footage over the past week showing drone operations against fighters and vehicles.
WHO: Yemen’s Armed Forces
WHAT: Yemen’s Armed Forces announced that the Shawaz drone had entered operational service and was used against Saudi-backed forces in southwestern Yemen.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 12:48 PM ET
WHERE: Yemen
WHY: The drone was used to repel Saudi-backed forces advancing toward positions near Bab al-Mandab.
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