Yemeni government’s military says its forces advancing against Houthis
Summary
Yemen’s government forces say they have killed over a thousand Houthi fighters in ongoing military operations called "Dawn of Yemen." Fighting continues near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key shipping route, while an attack on a Saudi airport raised concerns about wider regional conflict.Key Facts
- Yemen’s government military claims over 1,150 Houthi fighters were killed in nearly 2,000 attacks in one day.
- The operation includes destroying Houthi weapons storage and vehicles.
- Fighting is focusing near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, important for global shipping.
- Houthis control parts of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, since 2014.
- An attack on King Khalid International airport in Riyadh caused injuries and flight cancellations.
- President Donald Trump said he will soon decide whether the U.S. will join strikes against the Houthis after the airport attack.
- Houthis have warned airlines to avoid Saudi airspace outside Mecca and Medina, threatening aircraft.
- The Houthis plan to respond to any Pakistani military support for Saudi Arabia with missile attacks and targeting ships.
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