Saudi-backed forces retake key areas from Houthis in Yemen

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 6 Oct, 01:18 · Archive

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have recaptured several key areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said. The operation was conducted under air cover provided by the Saudi military coalition.

The forces allied with the internationally recognized Yemeni government retook the strategic town of Dhubab, located just north of the strait, along with the towns of Bab and Hadeid. The advance represents a significant push to retake territory seized by the Houthis the previous month.

The broader offensive aims to retake all territory held by the Houthis, who have taken control of much of the Red Sea coast. The operation forms part of a major military campaign by the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen. Meanwhile, Yemenis trapped in Houthi-held areas report deteriorating conditions in the region.

How it is being reported

• Iran war live: Yemen forces reclaim strategic port city Mocha from HouthisAl Jazeera · 6 Oct, 01:00
• Can Yemen retake territory seized by Houthis?Al Jazeera · 5 Oct, 21:52
• Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in YemenThe Guardian · 5 Oct, 20:44
• Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials sayFrance 24 · 5 Oct, 20:17
• Inside the ‘kill box’: The Yemenis who stayed behind in Houthi-held MochaAl Jazeera · 4 Oct, 09:31

In this story: Houthis · Saudi Arabia · Yemen · Bab el-Mandeb Strait · Iran · Mocha

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