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Yemen's internationally recognized government said its forces seized Dhubab district and key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a day after announcing a major campaign against the Houthis. A military source told Saba that supply lines to Bab al-Mandeb were cut.
Yemen's internationally recognized government has announced a major military campaign to retake all Houthi-controlled territory, saying it has regained control of Dhubab district near the Bab al-Mandab strait. The announcement follows weeks of fierce fighting and Houthi advances along the Red Sea coast and around Taiz, with more than 100,000 people displaced since a 2022 ceasefire collapsed in July.
Houthi-controlled Yemeni forces have conducted military exercises in the Red Sea, explicitly framed as preparation for a possible confrontation with Israel. The drills, which simulated defensive and offensive scenarios, signal heightened readiness and add to regional tensions.
Yemen's divided education system has left students in Houthi-controlled areas unable to have their diplomas recognized by the Aden-based government, blocking their path to studying abroad. The move has sparked outrage among students, parents, and educators, who see it as collective punishment and a political tool in the ongoing conflict.
Houthi attacks on al-Makha port in western Yemen have forced it to suspend operations, leaving 1,500 workers jobless and prompting traders to face higher costs and possible price hikes. Residents, including fishermen, are struggling to survive as food runs out and communication links are cut off.
Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels have intensified attacks over the past day, raising fears of a return to all-out conflict. The Houthis also claimed drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, while UN officials urged restraint to avoid further suffering.
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced a drone assault on a Saudi Aramco refinery, framing it as retaliation for Saudi-led coalition actions in Yemen. No official confirmation from Saudi authorities has been reported.
Yemen's internationally recognized government has launched more than 100 military operations against Houthi forces in 24 hours, as fighting spreads across multiple provinces. The escalation follows years of relative calm since the 2022 UN-brokered truce, raising fears of a new civil war in the Arab world's poorest nation.
Yemen's government forces and Houthi rebels are increasingly using drones to attack each other, marking a major shift in tactics in the decade-long conflict. Analysts say the government's new use of drones in counterattacks signals the war entering a new phase.
