After Red Sea losses, Yemen’s government forces hold the line
Summary
Yemen’s government forces have managed to stop the Houthi rebels from advancing further after the rebels captured parts of the Red Sea coast last month. Fighting is ongoing in key areas like Taiz and Lahj, with government forces focusing on strengthening their military slowly rather than launching a big counterattack right now.Key Facts
- Houthi rebels launched heavy attacks in Taiz governorate to build on recent successes on the Red Sea coast.
- Yemeni government forces have held their ground and reported causing many losses to the Houthis.
- The government called for general mobilisation to strengthen its forces, including retraining reserve troops and involving local fighters and volunteers.
- So far, there has been no major change on the battlefront linked directly to the mobilization call.
- Government forces reported over 400 strikes in 24 hours against the Houthis recently, using air, drone, artillery, and other attacks.
- Anti-Houthi forces have better defensive positions in the mountains and have improved firepower compared to the time when Houthis took the coast.
- The Houthis are trying to hold the newly captured coast and take control of mountain areas that cover important routes, but so far have failed.
- Both sides are now fighting mainly to control roads and supply lines with no quick breakthroughs like before.
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