Senior Daesh leader Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari killed in Yemen joint operation
Yemen’s State Security Agency says Daesh leader Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari was killed in a joint operation with coalition special forces and Yemeni counterterrorism units.
Yemen's State Security Agency has announced the death of Daesh leader Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari in a joint operation involving coalition special forces and Yemeni counterterrorism units. The operation, which aimed to apprehend al-Ansari, resulted in his death, according to the agency's statement. Al Arabiya reported that the joint forces withdrew from the area following the mission, with no civilian casualties or damage to property reported.
Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari was considered one of Daesh's most prominent leaders, appointed as the group's spokesperson in August 2023. He featured in several of the group's audio propaganda recordings, including a speech in January 2024 and a February 2026 message criticizing the Syrian government and urging Daesh members to continue their fight.
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