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Yemeni state media reported airstrikes on positions of the Houthi movement east of the city of Mokha. The movement itself claimed a strike on a 'Saudi operations center at al-Anad camp in Aden'. No information on casualties or details was provided.
Sevara AzamovaThe UN reported that in the Houthi-besieged city of Taiz, food and fuel prices have doubled, the healthcare system is on the verge of collapse, and water supply has fallen by half. The Yemeni government accused the Houthis of shelling an ambulance, reported two killed, and said it carried out about 750 operations. The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi border areas. A day earlier, an attack on a camp in Shabwa killed at least 73 people.
Javlon TursunovThe Central Bank of Yemen (Aden) has ordered the freezing of accounts and assets of 135 Houthi-linked individuals, entities and vessels included on terrorist lists. The directive was issued on the basis of the attorney general's decision of October 19. The list includes Houthi political, military and security figures, businessmen, one company and five oil tankers identified as smuggling vessels. The names have not been disclosed.
Javlon TursunovEU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament that the union is considering options to increase aid to Yemen's government amid an escalation of Houthi attacks and is ready to support mediation efforts to resume political talks.
Javlon TursunovThe army of Yemen's internationally recognized government said it carried out 744 precision strikes against the Houthis over 24 hours as part of Operation Yemeni Dawn and 'neutralized' about 200 fighters of the group. The strikes were delivered by aircraft, drones, artillery, MLRS and snipers. The Houthis have not commented.
Javlon TursunovThe UN has warned that the situation in the Yemeni city of Taiz is deteriorating: road blockages and insecurity are hindering the delivery of fuel, medicines and other vital goods. The number of displaced people in Yemen has exceeded 250,000 as of October 17.
Javlon TursunovHouthi attacks from Yemen on Saudi Arabia, including the strike on Riyadh airport on October 10, led to airport closures, cancellation of major events, and revised IMF forecasts, threatening Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 program.
Sevara AzamovaThe Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a drone over the region of the capital Riyadh. Earlier on Tuesday, the coalition announced it had intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, following explosions in the city.
Javlon TursunovQatar's intelligence chief Brigadier General Khalid Mohammed Al-Nuaimi told the Doha Global Security Forum that, amid military threats from Iran, Qatar redeployed its entire defense system in six hours after eight months of adaptation. US Ambassador Tom Barrack said America wants a peaceful deal, while former MI6 chief John Sawers believes the Houthis will 'remain' in Yemen.
Sevara AzamovaUN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the Houthi closure of the only supply route between Taiz and Aden is blocking humanitarian aid and essential goods. According to OHCHR, 32 civilians were killed and 115 wounded in Taiz province between 1 August and 19 October. Prices of goods have risen many times over, and restrictions on access to water via the Al-Dhabab route have been documented.
Sevara AzamovaUN agencies warned that in Yemen's Taiz province, water systems serving about 3 million people, including at least 1.6 million children, are at risk due to fighting and fuel shortages. The cost of trucked water has tripled, 12 hospitals have roughly four days of fuel left, and the number of displaced people across the country has exceeded 250,000.
Javlon TursunovThe British government announced the deployment of RAF Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for defensive missions amid an escalation of Houthi missile and drone attacks. The aircraft will not strike the Houthis. In addition, an A400M transport aircraft and military advisers are being sent, and air-to-air refuelling has been extended by 90 days. The decision followed the October 10 strike on Riyadh airport, which killed 13 people. The British government has announced the deployment of RAF Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for defensive missions amid an escalation of Houthi missile and drone attacks. The aircraft will not strike the Houthis. In addition, an A400M transport aircraft and military advisers are being sent, and air-to-air refuelling is being extended for 90 days. The decision followed a strike on Riyadh airport on 10 October that killed 13 people.
Sevara AzamovaThe UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported that between 1 August and 17 October 2026, more than 250,000 people in Yemen were forced to leave their homes due to an escalation of fighting. The crisis centre is Taiz, which accounts for 76% of displacements. The agency notes a shortage of shelter and serious underfunding of the humanitarian response.
Javlon TursunovQatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said at the Global Security Forum in Doha that talks between Iran and the US are ongoing, but the situation in the region is deteriorating. He warned of the risk of escalation turning into a regional war, assessed the situation around the Gaza Strip and Yemen, and expressed concern over political statements from Israel.
Sevara AzamovaIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, at a weekly briefing, called 'an illusion' the assumption that the US could attack Iran without a response, rejecting reports of a message delivered to Tehran with the expectation of not responding to a strike. He also stated that there are no nuclear negotiations with Washington, commented on Sergey Lavrov's visit, rejected the OIC resolution on Yemen, and addressed the border issue with Pakistan.
Sevara AzamovaExplosions were heard in Riyadh on Tuesday after the National Early Warning Platform issued an alert. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile launched toward the capital. Civil Defense announced the danger had passed.
Javlon TursunovUS Special Envoy Tom Barrack, speaking at a forum in Doha, said Washington is providing Saudi Arabia with logistical support but that a ground operation against the Houthis 'seems pointless.' He called on Middle Eastern countries to form regional alliances, advocated diplomacy with Iran, and assessed Syria's transitional period.
Sevara AzamovaThe command of the Taiz military axis of the Yemeni army stated that 129 Houthis were killed and 176 wounded over 48 hours in clashes and airstrikes in Taiz province. The Houthis did not comment on these figures. Fighting is underway in the al-Misrakh district; the escalation began in July.
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