Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, June 26

SANAA -- A Houthi bomb-laden drone hit a military checkpoint in Yemen's southeastern province of Shabwa on Monday, wounding at least six government soldiers, a local military source said.

The attack targeted the checkpoint in the district of As Said in the eastern part of the province, the source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. The government state television also confirmed the drone attack but did not provide further details. (Yemen-Houthis-Conflicts)