{
  "id": 8975878,
  "title": "Yemeni armed forces repel Houthi attacks in key western fronts: analyst",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/yemeni-armed-forces-repel-houthi-attacks-in-key-western-fronts-analyst",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T18:14:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/2k7bqw4ni"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yemeni forces are currently countering Houthi offensives in Kahboub, Al-Mudaraba, and western Taiz, with a military analyst asserting that these battles have resulted in significant casualties for the Houthis. In an interview with Al Hadath TV, political and military analyst Abdulwahab Baheibeh detailed how the Yemeni armed forces are successfully repelling Houthi assaults in these regions, causing the militia heavy losses in both resources and personnel. The analyst suggested that the battle has reached a crucial juncture for the Houthis, as their hold on the western coast, particularly in Bab al-Mandab and Dhubab, remains precarious. This is due to Yemeni forces holding the high ground surrounding these areas, including near Taiz and in the fronts of Al-Sabiha, Lahj, Kahboub, Al-Mudaraba, and Al-Arah. Furthermore, Baheibeh reported that the Houthi militia is amassing reinforcements in a bid to advance in these strategic locations, aiming to increase their control and secure the coast, with the hope of gaining a decisive advantage. Nevertheless, Yemeni forces in Kahboub, Al-Mudaraba, Ras Al-Arah, and the fronts near Taiz are effectively countering these attacks, achieving wins and causing the Houthis considerable losses in equipment and lives. Baheibeh elaborated that there are two fronts in Yemen's conflict with the Houthis: the first involves intensifying air operations, utilizing drones and rocket launchers to penetrate deep into Houthi strongholds in Bab al-Mandab and Al-Mokha; the second revolves around advancing and extending control over the high ground in Kahboub and pushing forward in Jabal Naaman. He noted that the Houthis are in dire straits, as any progress in these fronts would still leave their positions in Bab al-Mandab, Mayun, and Dhubab under relentless pressure from Yemeni forces.",
  "summary": "Yemeni forces are pushing back Houthi assaults in Kahboub, Al-Mudaraba, and western Taiz, inflicting heavy losses, a military analyst says.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Yemeni airstrikes target Houthi communications networks in Al-Jawf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/yemeni-airstrikes-target-houthi-communications-networks-in-al-jawf",
        "published": "2026-09-21T15:36:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}