The Yemeni government, recognized by the international community, announced on Monday, October 5, 2026, that it had conducted numerous strikes against Houthi rebel positions. This comes after the government's announcement of an offensive to retake control of the entire country from the Houthis. The Houthis, who are supported by Iran, have been making significant gains in the country, including encircling the city of Taez.
According to the Yemeni government's spokesperson, Majid al-Nazili, the military has carried out 1,122 attacks in various regions, including Saada, Al-Jawf, Taez, and the western coast. These attacks involved combat aircraft, drones, artillery fire, missiles, and rocket launchers. The goal of these operations was to neutralize Houthi militants and destroy their military equipment.
The Yemeni government claims that its operations have resulted in the neutralization of 1,747 Houthi fighters and the destruction or damage of 364 military vehicles and equipment. However, the Houthis have not commented on these claims. The rebels have been in control of large parts of northern Yemen since 2014, including the capital city of Sanaa.
The Houthis have recently made significant gains, including capturing the western coastal region along the Red Sea in September. This has strengthened their control over the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait. On Sunday, October 4, the Houthis cut off a key road connecting Taez to Aden, where the internationally recognized government is based.
In response to the Houthi advances, Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi announced the launch of an offensive to retake control of the entire country. The government has been struggling to regain control of territory from the Houthis since the resumption of hostilities in July.
The conflict in Yemen has also involved attacks on Saudi Arabia, a key ally of the Yemeni government. The Houthis have carried out numerous strikes on Saudi territory and have imposed a blockade on the country's ports. The Saudi government has not reported any significant damage or casualties from these attacks.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering, with thousands of civilians killed or displaced. The international community has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, but efforts so far have been unsuccessful.
Key points
- The Yemeni government has carried out 1,122 attacks against Houthi rebel positions in various regions of the country.
- The Houthis have been making significant gains in Yemen, including capturing the western coastal region along the Red Sea.
- The conflict in Yemen has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering, with thousands of civilians killed or displaced.
