Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Yemeni government forces said they targeted Houthi military equipment and a command position in western Yemen on Friday. The operations targeted heavy equipment and excavation machinery used to build defensive fortifications. Government forces also struck a position where a Houthi commander and his escorts were reportedly present. State-run Saba TV reported the developments.

The operations were carried out by Yemen's 5th Military Region, according to the report. The forces targeted machinery that the Houthis allegedly used to strengthen their positions. A separate operation focused on a Houthi command location. Authorities did not immediately provide details about the exact locations. They also did not report any cas...