Yemeni government forces claim 1,860 Houthis ‘neutralised’
Summary
Yemeni government forces reported they have stopped 1,860 Houthi fighters during a major counterattack to reclaim land held by the rebel group. The Saudi-led coalition also destroyed many Houthi military targets following recent missile attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- Yemeni government forces launched a large operation called “Dawn of Yemen” to take back territory controlled by Houthis.
- Since the operation began, government forces claim to have "neutralised" 1,860 Houthi fighters.
- They carried out over 2,100 precise attacks on Houthi military positions.
- The operation aims to recapture key areas including the capital city, Sanaa, under Houthi control since 2014.
- Fighting is focused near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, an important route for shipping and energy exports.
- The Saudi-led coalition destroyed 82 Houthi military targets such as missile sites and command centers.
- Houthis launched missile attacks on two Saudi airports, killing three people and injuring 36.
- The attacks targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport.
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