A French Navy frigate shot down a ballistic missile near the Belgian minehunter Primula in the Bab el-Mandeb strait in mid-October 2026, the Belgian Ministry of Defence confirmed to Flemish public broadcaster VRT NWS on October 26, 2026

Yemen: Saudi aircraft launched four raids targeting the headquarters of the security administration in the coastal city of Mocha, west of Taiz.

Saudi Arabia update: SaudiDCD has issued a warning in the Yanbu and Jeddah Governorates due to a potential danger. 2026-10-28 01:59 (UTC+03:00)

AP: A private geospatial intelligence firm analyzed 40 missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and militias in Iraq between July 1 and October 19. In every case, Russian government and military satellites were observed orbiting over the targeted areas for days before and after the attacks. The findings suggest Russia is helping Iran and its allies target Saudi oil and military infrastructure, contributing to rising global energy prices. Three officials, including a Saudi official and a senior Houthi, and a private intelligence analyst told AP that the Houthis and other Iranian allies benefited from Russian intelligence and Chinese capabilities. Iranian advisers reportedly analyzed and passed the intelligence to allied groups.

Southern Rapid Military Operation and "Shield of the Nation" Brigade Seize Heights in Bab el Mandeb Axis, Causing Losses for Houthi Militia

Houthis commander: our forces successfully repelled an offensive attempt by pro-government forces at the southern Bab al-Mandab direction. The troops were targeted with ballistic missiles and heavy weapons

Intense military aircraft activity reported in the airspace over Taiz.

Coalition: Air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi forces toward Riyadh.

Explosions reported in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia

Houthis have targeted Haradh province

Explosions rock Al-Kharj

Explosions rock Saudi capital Riyadh

AFP: The Houthis consider Egypt's decision to provide defensive support to Saudi Arabia against them an "act of war"

Saudi-led air raids intensify on the Directorate of Zabid and the Directorate of Al-Makha and in Taiz since this morning.

Houthis missile attack targets Saudi city of Najran.

Taiz: Two dead and 7 injured, significant damage to civilian property reported as pro-government forces shell fuel station in Al-Saba' district of Sabrah Directorate.

Satellite images show a rocket strike on the runway of Aden Airport

Circulating footage shows Houthi vehicles destroyed by airstrikes in Al-Wazi'iyah district, Taiz

Egypt's parliament approved authorization for President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to send defensive reinforcements to Saudi Arabia if requested.

The Giants Brigades and Homeland Shield forces have been engaged in fierce clashes since dawn today in Kahbub and Ras al-Ara, west of Lahj, Yemen.

Taiz: Armed forces attack Houthi militias in Mount al-Midan, west of Taiz, and engage in clashes with the militias in the Shabq and al-Quroud fronts and around Jabal Han in the western fronts. In the meantime, the military aircraft carried out eight strikes on Houthi positions and gatherings in al-Hamra.

Taiz: 8 airstrikes target Houthi sites in western governorate

8 raids on Houthi sites in Saba, Al-Khizan, and Hayaj west of the city of Taiz.

Government forces seize hilltop overlooking Taiz city

Yemeni government forces: Our military aircraft conduct 4 raids targeting Houthi sites in the Al-Sabab area west of Hodeidah

Houthis report: Series of raids target sites in Saada and Taiz provinces

Explosions heard in Aden, Yemen

Houthi spokesman: We targeted an airport in Riyadh, an airbase in Khamis Mushait, and a naval base in Jazan.

Yemeni forces: Neutralize 218 Houthi elements and field commanders

Trump tells press that there will not be a strike on Sunday, despite ongoing embassy evacuations from the Gulf