Yemen government forces claim Bab Al Mandeb gains as Saudi coalition says 100 jets join Houthi offensive
Yemeni government forces claimed on Monday they had seized key positions around the Bab Al Mandeb strait and the Dhubab area overlooking the sea lane, as a Saudi-led coalition said 100 fighter jets were taking part in an anti-Houthi offensive. Coalition spokesman Maj Gen Turki Al Malki said the alliance was providing round-the-clock air support to Yemeni armed forces on the ground and air cover…
Yemeni government forces have claimed to have seized key positions around the Bab Al Mandeb strait and the Dhubab area, according to The National UAE. This comes as a Saudi-led coalition reported that 100 fighter jets are participating in an anti-Houthi offensive, providing round-the-clock air support to Yemeni armed forces and air cover for the Bab Al Mandeb strait.
The Yemeni forces have also launched a "strategic offensive" on the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa. However, the developments have not been independently verified and remain unconfirmed by the Houthis. The Yemen conflict began in 2014 when the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa, leading to a Saudi-led intervention aimed at restoring the government and ousting the rebel group.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- Yemen government forces claim Bab Al Mandeb gains as Saudi coalition says 100 jets join Houthi offensive thenationalnews.com
- Yemeni forces capture Houthi prisoners on Red Sea coast after offensive english.ajel.sa
- Yemen forces say they seized control of Bab al-Mandeb dailytimes.com.pk
- Yemen forces claim to seize Dhubab, sites near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis aljazeera.com
