Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Kamim, advisor to Yemen's Defense Minister, has underscored the importance of completing control over the remaining areas of Jabal Kahbub. He described this development as a significant advancement in military operations. Jabal Kahbub is a vast mountain range that starts from the Bab al-Mandab area and extends to the Al-Waziyah mountains. Its strategic location allows for direct oversight of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The control of Jabal Kahbub provides the Yemeni Armed Forces with enhanced capabilities to secure the strait and maneuver in surrounding areas. This development also contributes to securing the provinces of Aden and Lahj. Furthermore, it creates favorable conditions for continuing military operations towards the coast, including the Dhubaab directorate and areas surrounding Bab al-Mandab, extending to the Western Coast regions such as Al-Mukha and Al-Hudaydah.
Securing these areas also bolsters military operations towards the Taiz fronts. Brigadier General Al-Kamim noted that the Taiz front is linked to the same military geography and strategy as Jabal Kahbub. Therefore, completing control over Jabal Kahbub could be a key factor in recovering the Western Coast, in addition to supporting efforts to regain full control of Taiz province. This situation represents a direct confrontation with Iran, which provides support to the Houthi group.
Iran's support includes weapons, equipment, experts, and military capabilities. According to Brigadier General Al-Kamim, Iran seeks to maintain its gains in the Bab al-Mandab area. However, recent military developments have led to a decline in the Houthi group's ability to control the strait and adjacent fronts, including the mountains overlooking Bab al-Mandab in Kahbub, Al-Waziyah, and other areas.
The Yemeni Armed Forces are currently in the fourth day of combat operations since announcing the start of "Fajr Yemen." Brigadier General Al-Kamim indicated that the military operations in Yemen are still in their initial stages. He believes that the primary variable on both the political and military levels will emerge in the coming days, particularly with the completion of the liberation of Al-Hudaydah province and the entire Western Coast.
The advisor to Yemen's Defense Minister emphasized that securing some strategic areas on the Western Coast does not represent all of Yemen's ambitions. Instead, it marks the beginning of combat operations, given the geographical, strategic, and military significance of these areas. He also highlighted that Iran's interests are at stake. Yemen's aspirations include reclaiming all Iranian-occupied Yemeni territories.
The ongoing military operations within "Fajr Yemen" aim to achieve greater progress in the coming phase. Brigadier General Al-Kamim expressed hope that these operations will be successful and mark the beginning of a new phase for Yemen. The Yemeni Armed Forces are making significant sacrifices and engaging in heroic operations.
Key points
- Yemen's military advisor emphasizes Jabal Kahbub's strategic importance.
- Control of Jabal Kahbub supports operations towards Taiz and the Western Coast.
- Military operations aim to reclaim territories occupied by Iran-backed Houthi group.
