Artillery Strike Inflicts Significant Houthi Losses North of Al-Dhale

Houthi militias sustained substantial material and personnel losses on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following a precise artillery strike executed by forces of the Al-Dhale axis targeting an assembly of militia vehicles in the Bab Ghalq sector, north of Al-Dhale Governorate.

A military source indicated that the operation is situated within the context of rapidly escalating field developments across the northern fronts of the governorate, an area currently experiencing high military alert and meticulous surveillance of hostile element movements.

The source confirmed that initial intelligence suggests direct hits on the designated targets, resulting in considerable damage to the militias' equipment and manpower.

Sporadic clashes persist across various sectors of the Al-Dhale front, involving diverse weaponry as the Houthi forces intensify their use of modern drones and sniping capabilities. Nevertheless, military sources affirmed that all attempted hostile advances have been repelled due to the operational vigilance and decisive deterrence demonstrated by the combat units of the Al-Dhale and joint axes deployed along the theater of operations.