Al-Jawf becomes new hotspot in Yemen war between government forces, Houthis
Summary
Yemeni government forces have launched a counteroffensive against the Houthis in al-Jawf as part of Operation Dawn of Yemen. The fighting centers on high ground east of al-Hazm, which could help government forces monitor Houthi supply routes and advance toward the provincial capital.Key Facts
- Operation Dawn of Yemen began last month to reverse Houthi territorial gains and restore government control.
- A government field commander said forces had taken control of the Huwaishan mountain range east of al-Hazm.
- The commander said government troops had partial control of the road on the Al-Alam front.
- The Houthis took al-Hazm in March 2020 and control the city and 10 other districts in al-Jawf.
- Government forces control Khabb wa ash Sha’af, a district that makes up 82 percent of al-Jawf’s area.
- Al-Jawf borders Saudi Arabia and connects to Hadramout, Saada, Sanaa, Amran and Marib.
- A military researcher said the high ground could help government forces observe Houthi movements and supply lines.
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