Arabische Halbinsel: Kampf ums Rote Meer: Jemenitische Truppen melden Erfolge
Im Südwesten des Jemens entbrennen schwere Gefechte um den Zugang zum Roten Meer. Während die international anerkannte Regierung Raumgewinne verkündet, spricht die Huthi-Miliz von Propaganda.
Sanaa, Aden, and Berlin — The Yemeni government's armed forces, recognized internationally, have announced successes in their large-scale offensive against the Houthi militia, capturing strategically important territories near the Bab al-Mandab strait. A military spokesperson told the German Press Agency that units have taken control of the airport in Dhubab, a coastal city in southwestern Yemen.
The Houthi-controlled news agency Saba dismissed these reports, alleging they are attempts to conceal failures and repeated defeats. An independent verification of all claims is currently not possible.
Dhubab, situated due to its location, serves as a control point for the southern access to the Red Sea. The surrounding mountain ranges and coastal sections enable surveillance of civilian shipping traffic and attacks with drones and rockets. The area is thus fiercely contested between the Houthi rebels and the forces of the recognized government.
The military operation commenced on Sunday with the goal, according to Raschad al-Alimi, chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, of completely reconquering all territories seized by the Houthi militia. The government forces are supported by Saudi Arabia. The Houthi militia is a supporter of Iran. For weeks, the opposing sides in Yemen have fought intense battles again.
In September, the Houthi militia, through a lightning offensive, brought the entire Red Sea coast of Yemen under their control and thereby gained access to the crucial Bab al-Mandab strait.
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