Yemeni government forces say they have 'secured' Bab al-Mandab Strait
Summary
Yemen's government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia, say they have taken control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait as part of a new offensive against the Houthi group. Fighting is ongoing in several areas including the capital, Sanaa, amid a long civil war involving Saudi-led coalition airstrikes and Houthi missile attacks.Key Facts
- Yemeni pro-government forces claim they control the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key strategic waterway.
- These forces are attacking Houthi fighters near the Red Sea town of Dhubab and have cut the road to the port city Mokha.
- Houthi media denies government advances in Dhubab.
- The government says fighting is also happening around Sanaa, which the Houthis have held since 2014.
- A Saudi-led coalition has struck over 300 targets to support the Yemeni offensive.
- The Houthis launched missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi oil sites in response to Saudi airstrikes.
- The conflict escalated in 2015 when Saudi Arabia and allies joined to support Yemen’s government.
- Since August 6, fighting has killed nearly 1,000 people and displaced about 197,000 more, according to UN figures.
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