Yemeni defense adviser: Counterattacks on Houthis yield major gains
Yemeni forces are carrying out counterattacks against the Houthis and achieving significant progress, according to a senior defense adviser.
Yemen's defense chief has disclosed that ongoing counterattacks against Houthi forces have yielded considerable gains. According to Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Kumaim, the Yemeni Armed Forces have shifted from repositioning to launching counteroffensives after regaining readiness and reorganizing their ranks. Al-Kumaim highlighted the rapid restoration of combat readiness as a significant achievement, especially considering the losses incurred on the western coast.
He stated that the Yemeni Armed Forces persist in preparations and operations to reclaim areas taken by the Houthis. By transitioning to counterattacks, the forces have regained their field initiative, opening the door for additional operations aimed at regaining new territories. Al-Kumaim emphasized that Yemeni forces have addressed many of the gaps that arose during recent battles, moving from defense and reorganization to counteroffensive operations.
This progress has enabled them to regain control of several key positions and high ground. The Yemeni defense adviser confirmed that military operations have led to the recapture of several mountains and strategic hills, especially those overlooking the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. By securing these heights, the Yemeni forces have strengthened their capacity to conduct operations in the region.
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