A month after Yemen government offensive began, war of attrition takes hold
Summary
Yemen’s internationally recognised government began Operation Dawn of Yemen on October 5, seeking to retake territory held by the Houthis with support from a Saudi Arabia-led coalition. A month later, Sanaa remains largely calm apart from recurring air strikes, while fighting and Houthi territorial gains continue in other provinces. Researchers describe the campaign as a new phase of attrition, though the article also reports claims of losses and military pressure that have not ended Houthi advances.Key Facts
- The Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014 and control much of northern and western Yemen.
- The government said its offensive aims to retake all areas held by the Houthis, including Sanaa.
- The article reports recurring air strikes around Sanaa, while the city remains largely calm.
- Houthi forces have made territorial gains in Taiz and Lahij, where fighting continues.
- A researcher said the offensive has targeted Houthi fuel and supply systems, maritime routes near Bab al-Mandeb, and tribal support around Sanaa.
- Another researcher said air strikes killed many Houthi field commanders and hundreds of fighters, particularly in Taiz and on Yemen’s western coast.
- The article says the fighting has continued without a resolution for more than a decade.
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