Yemen's Rival Forces Trade Drone Strikes in Sharp Escalation

Houthis attacked Yemeni government military camps with drones in mid-August 2026, killing dozens. The government fired back with its own drones across five regions: Marib, al-Jawf, Taiz, Hajjah, and al-Dhalea. The two sides are far from equal. The Houthis have spent ten years building long-range drones. The government's drone program is new and limited to short-range models that support troops near the front line.