Yemen air campaign against Houthis under way, says Saudi-led coalition
Summary
A Saudi-led coalition has launched a large air campaign with 100 fighter jets against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The coalition supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government and claims to have regained control of strategic areas, while Houthi forces deny retreating and warn of continued attacks.Key Facts
- The coalition's operation is called "Operation Dawn of Yemen."
- Around 100 fighter jets are involved in attacking Houthi targets near the Red Sea and the capital, Sana’a.
- The coalition says it secured control of the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key maritime passage.
- Ground forces allied with the government, known as the Giants Brigades, launched attacks on Houthi positions along the coast.
- The Houthis captured Yemen’s capital in 2014 and recently made gains along the west coast.
- Houthi attacks have targeted Saudi oil facilities, including a plant near Riyadh.
- The Saudi-led coalition and the UAE-backed Giants Brigades are working together despite past conflicts.
- The Giants Brigades are linked to the Southern Transitional Council, which seeks southern Yemen’s independence.
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