Updates October 28, 2026 Yemen Yemeni armed forces have reportedly thwarted an advance by Saudi-backed forces moving from Aden towards Bab al-Mandab. Spokesman Yahya Sari said that the movements and concentrations of the forces were the targets of ballistic missiles and heavy weapons, which caused many casualties and destroyed several military vehicles. It was reported that ambulances were sent to the area. The Houthis launched an extensive offensive in Taiz governorate and captured several positions following intense clashes with factions supported by Saudi Arabia on the Kahlan and al-Shaqb fronts in Sabr al-Mawdim province. The Houthis announced successful missile and drone strikes against strategic Saudi targets, including the Ras Tanura refinery, a pumping station for an oil pipeline that crosses the country from east to west, Abha International Airport, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Saudi Ministry of Defense and two Saudi military transport aircraft, reportedly located at Najran Airport and near King Khalid. Air Bast. According to reports, Yemeni forces attacked Saudi military targets in Taif with ballistic missiles. Yemeni reports indicated that two Saudi military transport planes were attacked as part of operations against Saudi-backed forces. Iran / Russia According to reports, the Russian company Rosatom plans to increase its workforce at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran by up to 700 people. Rostom chief said deals were signed to build eight more nuclear units in Iran and an agreement on smaller nuclear power plant units was signed in the fall. Units 2 and 3 in Bushehr are still under construction. Iran / Persian Gulf.