Yemeni government forces advance in Marib and western coast operations
Yemeni government troops made significant gains in Marib’s Al-Kasara front and secured key positions on the western coast, tightening the siege on Houthi fighters.
Key Takeaways
AIFrontlines in Marib have flared up in recent hours as Yemeni government forces made significant advances on the Al-Kasara front, accompanied by aerial operations in Marib and Al-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 continue to advance toward Al-Omari camp.
A correspondent for Al-Hadath reported that all Marib fronts witnessed clashes in recent hours, confirming government forces had advanced at several sites, most notably making major progress on the Al-Kasara front.
The ground battles coincided with increased activity by warplanes, which conducted aerial sweeps over areas in Marib and Al-Jawf as military movements continued on multiple fronts.
On the western coast, Yemeni armed forces made fresh gains after securing Dhubab district following fierce clashes with Houthi militia, then established control over Bab Al-Mandab after hours-long siege of Houthi positions.
A military flanking maneuver was carried out against Houthi positions from the Kahbub direction, resulting in a tightened siege and control of the area. Details indicate 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 militia 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 sites 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 forces’ operations, with ongoing clashes in Marib fronts alongside the consolidation of strategic positions in the Bab Al-Mandab area.