Saturday, September 28, 2019

Iranian Backed Houthi Rebels Are Claiming That They Have Captured Mass Numbers Of Saudi Troops



DW: Yemen: Houthi rebels claim capture of 'thousands' of Saudi troops

Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have claimed their largest operation yet, reportedly capturing "thousands" of Saudi troops in the border region. There has been no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities.

Yemen's Houthi fighters have claimed a major raid resulting in the capture of "thousands" of enemy troops, including many officers and soldiers of the Saudi army, as well as hundreds of armored vehicles and weapons.

Houthi military spokesman Yahia Sarie told the Houthi-run al-Masirah broadcaster on Saturday that three "enemy military brigades had fallen" in the operation. He said the offensive was supported by drone, missile and air defense units.

"This is the largest operation since aggression started on our country," he said.

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WNU Editor: If this report is true, one can then assume that this ceasefire proposal is dead .... Saudi Arabia agrees to partial ceasefire in Yemen: Report (Middle East Eye).

More News On Houthi Rebel Claims That Have Captured Mass Numbers Of Saudi Troops

Yemen war: Houthi rebels claim mass capture of Saudi troops -- BBC
Yemen's Houthis say attacked Saudi border frontline, no immediate Saudi confirmation -- Reuters
Houthi rebels claim to have captured 'thousands' of Saudi troops in Yemen border fight -- ABC News Online
Yemen: Houthis claim capture of thousands of troops in Saudi raid -- Al Jazeera
Reports: Saudi Arabia agreed to a truce with Houthi in four Yemeni regions -- Middle East Monitor
Yemen’s Houthis claim ‘senior Saudi officers’ among captured or killed in major operation near Najran -- RT

5 comments:

Roger Smith said...


Assuming this claim is accurate, how could they be so incompetent?

RussInSoCal said...

its not out of the realm of possibility. But they they need to prove it.

fazman said...

It's borderline impossible and for sure there would be footage released already for such a propaganda coup

Stephen Davenport said...

Yeah, they exaggerate a tad much, they probably captured some soldiers but three "brigades" is a tad much.

Caecus said...

Always take claims made in the Middle east with a grain of salt