A Yemeni commander warns of the Houthis' new firepower

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 5, 2026Country: Yemen
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A Yemeni commander warns of the Houthis' new firepower

Tawfiq Al-Haboun, a commander of Yemen's national security forces in Larj, states that fighting near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait has taken on a new dimension, with Houthis now deploying drones, Kornet anti-tank missiles, and long-range ballistic missiles. He emphasizes that this escalation indicates a significant technological advancement in their military capabilities, unlike previous conflicts. The current situation is seen as a more advanced and threatening phase of the war.

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