Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory
Summary
Yemen’s government, supported by Saudi Arabia, has started a new military operation to take back all land controlled by the Houthis. The Houthis continue to gain ground, recently cutting a key supply route near the city of Taiz and launching attacks on Saudi oil facilities.Key Facts
- Yemen’s presidential council head, Rashad al-Alimi, announced a military campaign to retake all Houthi-held areas.
- The Houthis have captured parts of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and areas near the Bab al-Mandab strait, important for global shipping.
- The Houthis have surrounded Taiz city, a government-held area, after taking control of a main road and police station nearby.
- Fighting around Taiz in the past day has killed over 70 people, including government troops and Houthi fighters.
- The Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in Riyadh and Khurais, causing large fires.
- The attacks were reportedly in response to Saudi-led air and missile strikes in Yemen.
- Saudi Arabia is working with the UAE amid ongoing conflicts with the Houthis.
- The conflict has disrupted daily life in Yemen, with children forced to leave school and work due to the fighting.
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