Yemeni air defenses intercept Houthi drones targeting Marib, 723 strikes in 'Dawn of Yemen' operation

Yemeni forces successfully intercepted Houthi drones targeting the city of Marib as part of the "Dawn of Yemen" operation, according to the Yemeni Armed Forces media center. The operation resulted in a total of 723 airstrikes and targeting operations across various fronts, with 37 carried out by fighter jets, 56 via drone strikes, 89 using rocket launchers, and 541 conducted via artillery strikes.

These strikes were aimed at Houthi positions, gatherings, fortifications, firing points, vehicles, and combat equipment. In Taiz, Yemeni forces, supported by the Popular Resistance, continued to engage Houthi elements while prioritizing civilian protection. On the Marib and Al-Jawf fronts, military units continued to counter Houthi attacks and movements.

The southern and southwestern fronts saw forces from various military regions and brigades confronting Houthi movements, all while minimizing the impact on civilian areas. Preliminary estimates suggest that the operations have resulted in around 321 Houthi leaders and fighters being killed or wounded, and approximately 117 vehicles and military assets being destroyed or damaged.

The Yemeni Armed Forces reaffirmed their commitment to the "Dawn of Yemen" operation, which aims to protect the Yemeni people and their resources, as well as counter Houthi threats to maritime security in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and global trade routes. The military emphasized its adherence to international law, particularly international humanitarian law and customary rules, and its commitment to protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure.