Yemen government launches own air attacks on Houthis: What that means
Summary
Yemen’s internationally recognized government has carried out air strikes against Houthi forces, marking a rise in fighting after a fragile truce began weakening. The government targeted Houthi positions in western Yemen as the Houthis pushed towards strategic areas near the Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.Key Facts
- The Yemeni government launched at least 15 air strikes on Houthi sites in Taiz and Hodeidah provinces on Friday.
- These attacks aim to support government troops fighting a Houthi offensive near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, an important global shipping route.
- This marks an increase in the Yemeni government’s use of its own air power; previously, Saudi-led coalition aircraft handled most air strikes against the Houthis.
- The Houthis, backed by Iran, are trying to gain control of hills and coastal areas near al-Makha and Bab al-Mandeb.
- The Houthis recently declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea.
- Fighting includes the use of ballistic missiles, drones, and artillery by Houthi forces.
- The strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is crucial for global shipping.
- Control over this area could allow the Houthis to disrupt shipping routes far beyond Yemen.
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