Yemeni Military Offensive
Yemeni Government Launches Military Campaign to Retake Territory From Houthi Forces
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Yemeni government forces said they carried out 257 precision strikes against Houthi sites and military assets on Saturday, with an initial estimate of at least 700 Houthi fighters killed, according to government forces spokesman Colonel Majed Abdullah al-Nazili.
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The Saudi-led coalition said it conducted 97 strikes against Houthi reinforcements on the Tor al-Baha front and Taiz axis, using aircraft, drones, artillery, missiles and snipers.
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The latest escalation follows the collapse of a fragile truce in July; the fighting has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, the report said.
Yemen's Saudi-backed government has launched a major military campaign to reclaim territory from Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad al-Alimi announced the operation in a televised address, declaring that armed forces would execute an approved plan to restore state authority across the country Times of Israel.
On Saturday alone, government forces conducted 257 precision strikes against Houthi military sites, with Colonel Majed Abdullah al-Nazili estimating at least 700 Houthi fighters killed. The Saudi-led coalition added 97 strikes on two fronts using aircraft, drones, artillery, and missiles Times of Israel.
Massive Strike Campaign Targets Houthi Positions
The escalation marks a dramatic surge in firepower. Government forces said they hit 257 targets in a single day — a scale not seen in recent months. The campaign strikes at both Houthi command centers and active military units across contested zones Times of Israel.
Coalition Forces Push on Multiple Fronts
Saudi-led airstrikes focused on two key battlegrounds: the Tor al-Baha front and the Taiz axis. The coalition deployed a mix of assets — fighter jets, unmanned drones, ground artillery, and snipers — to strike Houthi reinforcements trying to reach these zones Times of Israel.
Collapse of Ceasefire Ends Months of Relative Calm
The operation comes after a fragile truce fell apart in July. Since then, fighting has resumed across multiple regions, displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians from their homes. The new campaign signals the government's intention to pursue total victory rather than negotiate Times of Israel.
Iran-Backed Houthis Control North, Block Trade Routes
The Houthis control Yemen's most populous northern regions, home to millions of people. Beyond territorial control, the rebels have repeatedly attacked shipping in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade. The government offensive aims to end both Houthi rule and these maritime attacks Times of Israel.
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