Yemen war: What’s the latest on the battlefield?
Summary
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have launched an offensive to regain areas controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi group, especially around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the port city of Mocha. Fighting is intense along Yemen’s western coast, with both sides claiming control of key locations and conducting attacks on military and infrastructure targets.Key Facts
- Yemeni government forces, supported by Saudi air strikes, claim to have captured Mocha, Dhubab, and areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- The Houthis control the capital, Sanaa, and have held the port city of Hodeidah since 2014.
- The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a crucial global shipping route near where the fighting is focused.
- Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council announced a new military operation called Dawn of Yemen to retake all Houthi-held territory.
- The Saudi-led coalition has targeted Houthi naval and military facilities to prevent attacks on Red Sea waterways.
- Houthi forces say they remain in control of their positions and have carried out strikes against enemy reinforcements.
- The battle for Mocha is seen as key for controlling the region and influencing future phases of the conflict.
- Independent verification of the latest territorial changes has not been confirmed by news outlets.
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