Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Summary
Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and the Houthi rebels has increased, with dozens of attacks happening in the past day. Both sides have launched drone and missile strikes, and there are signs that Yemen could be returning to full-scale war after years of relative calm.Key Facts
- Yemen’s government forces attacked Houthi positions 81 times in the past 24 hours, claiming to kill fighters and commanders.
- The Houthis launched two drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia’s Najran province, including an airport and an oil facility.
- Saudi Arabia has been targeted by the Houthis repeatedly since they declared a naval blockade in July.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps supports the Houthis and warned Saudi Arabia it cannot stop Houthi attacks.
- Fighting has increased recently, but there have been no major offensives from either side yet.
- Both sides have attacked civilian infrastructure like ports and airports with missiles and drones.
- The 2014 conflict began when Houthis took control of much of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa.
- A UN-brokered truce in 2022 reduced fighting, but recent attacks suggest this ceasefire is breaking down.
- About 18 million people in Yemen face severe food shortages, according to the UN.
- A tanker was hijacked off Yemen’s coast and redirected toward Somalia by armed individuals.
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