# Yemen security and political instability > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-security-and-political-instability > Updated: 2026-10-24T17:50:58.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 3. The security situation in Yemen remains volatile, characterized by internal investigations in the North and targeted operations against Houthi-affiliated groups in the South. In Sanaa, Houthi leadership detained three high-ranking officials following intelligence breaches, including a cyberattack on a command and control center at the Al-Nahdayn camp. In the southern regions, the Yemeni Ministry of Interior reported the disruption of several Houthi-affiliated cells in Aden, Lahj, and Abyan. In Shabwah province, Rapid Intervention Forces dismantled a 13-member Houthi cell operating out of a rented house used as a hub for goods smuggled by sea via the Radum district coast. The operation resulted in the seizure of a truck and two containers holding approximately 500 automatic weapons and sniper rifles, 120mm and 106mm projectiles, modern high-explosive improvised explosive devices, and specialized drone components and munitions. Authorities noted a shift in smuggling patterns toward combining heavy firepower with drone technology. This seizure follows a Houthi ballistic missile attack on the Al-Alam camp in Shabwah on October 19, which killed 77 Rapid Intervention Force personnel and injured 195 others. Further military escalations include the Yemeni army conducting 753 attacks against Houthi positions within a single 24-hour period as part of ‘Dawn of Yemen’. The army claims these strikes neutralized approximately 218 Houthi members and leaders and disabled 78 military vehicles and weapons systems. Parallel to these security developments, human rights organizations have issued urgent warnings regarding a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Taiz due to an ongoing Houthi siege. Politically, the country remains divided, with increasing demands to include Southern political causes in formal negotiations to address self-determination. ## Claims - Rapid Intervention Forces in Shabwah captured a Houthi cell of 13 members. (corroborated by 7 sources) - A truck was seized containing weapons, ammunition, and explosives. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The weapons were smuggled by sea via the Radum district coast. (corroborated by 7 sources) - A Houthi ballistic missile attack recently killed 77 Rapid Intervention Force members and injured 195. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Yemeni Ministry of Interior announced the dismantling of Houthi terrorist cells in Aden, Lahj, and Abyan during September. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The intercepted cells planned to target security and military leaders, military reinforcements, and logistics lines. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Security forces dismantled a network of 18 terrorist elements in Lahj province. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The dismantled cells received training on planting explosive devices and using booby traps in Houthi-controlled areas. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Yemeni army conducted 753 attacks against Houthi sites in 24 hours. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Saudi-led coalition destroyed five ballistic missile storage tunnels and four launch platforms. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Yemen: Security forces seize Houthi weapons cell in Shabwah Security forces in Shabwah, Yemen, captured a 13-member Houthi cell and seized a large shipment of automatic weapons, sniper rifles, and drone components smuggled via the Radum coast. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-dhale-governor-leads-security-meeting-to-counter-suspicious-cells ### 2026-10-12: Yemen security forces dismantle Houthi cells in Aden and Lahj Yemeni authorities dismantled Houthi terrorist cells in Aden, Lahj, and Abyan, while human rights groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Taiz due to ongoing sieges and supply shortages. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-ministry-of-interior-disrupts-houthi-cells-in-aden-lahj-and-abyan ### 2026-09-29: Yemen faces security breaches in Sanaa and rising political divisions Houthi leadership in Sanaa is investigating top security officials following multiple intelligence breaches, while political tensions persist regarding Southern Yemen's demands for political recognition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-faces-security-breaches-in-sanaa-and-rising-political-divisions --- Cite as: Yemen security and political instability. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-security-and-political-instability