Yemeni government forces advance in Marib, Jawf and western coast
Yemeni government troops, backed by air support, have made significant advances in Marib, Jawf and the western coast, tightening control over key areas.
Key Takeaways
AIFrontlines in Marib have flared up in recent hours as Yemeni government forces made significant gains in the Al-Kasara front, coinciding with air operations in Marib and Jawf. The forces also tightened their grip on Dhubab district and Bab Al-Mandab after besieging Houthi positions, prompting some fighters to flee by sea as preparations continued for an advance toward Al-Omari camp.
According to Al-Hadath correspondent, all Marib fronts witnessed clashes in recent hours, with government forces advancing in several locations, most notably making major progress in the Al-Kasara front.
The ground battles were accompanied by active warplane sorties, which conducted aerial sweeps over areas in Marib and Jawf, while military movements continued on multiple axes.
On the western coast, Yemeni armed forces made fresh advances after securing control of Dhubab district following fierce clashes with Houthi militias. They then imposed control over Bab Al-Mandab after hours of besieging the group’s positions.
A military flanking maneuver was carried out against Houthi positions from the Kahboub direction, resulting in a tightened siege and control of the area. Reports indicated that some Houthi fighters fled by sea after the siege was intensified.
During the operation, government forces received heavy air support from Yemeni warplanes, which launched strikes on Houthi positions and fortifications across the theater of operations.
The airstrikes targeted Dhubab, Bab Al-Mandab and Al-Omari, coinciding with the government forces’ advance and consolidation of control over areas previously held by the Houthis.
Government forces are preparing to continue their advance toward Al-Omari camp, one of the main Houthi strongholds on the western coast.
Developments in Marib and the western coast reflect the expanding scope of government operations, with ongoing clashes in Marib fronts alongside the consolidation of control over strategic sites in the Bab Al-Mandab area.