Local Editor
A total of 180 Saudi-paid mercenaries were killed when the Yemeni army and popular committees repelled the militants’ attempts to advance in several areas in Nehm district of Marib province, a military official told the state-run news agency Saba on Wednesday.
The failed attempts took place in Manarh, Karn, Safih and Yam areas.
Among the killed were top mercenary commanders, including commander of the so-called Hifz al-Salam Brigade, major general of Nehm Brigade and the commander of the 1st Battalion.
Several military equipment including armored vehicles were destroyed by the army and popular forces.
Meanwhile, the US-backed Saudi aggression warplanes launched 16 air strikes on different areas in Nehm during their botched attempts.
Source: News Agencies, Edited by Website Team
