Aden, Dhu-Al-Hijjah 10, 1438 H., September 01, 2017, SPA -- The Yemeni National Army has recaptured three strategic positions after fierce battles with the Houthi militias north-west Shabwa province, killing 21 members of the militia and wounded seven others. The Yemeni news agency quoted field sources as saying that the soldiers of the 19th Infantry Brigade bravely responded to the second surprise attack launched by the militias on the positions in less than 72 hours of the first attack. The Yemeni National Army, supported by the Arab alliance, was able to achieve victory and liberate positions from their hold. --SPA 21:50 LOCAL TIME 18:50 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w479760