Yemeni government forces seize Houthi vehicles after militants flee Bab Al-Mandab

Yemeni government forces on Monday took control of the Bab Al-Mandab area and Dhubab district after Houthi militants withdrew, as part of a major military operation aimed at ending the coup and restoring state institutions.

Field sources said government troops seized Houthi vehicles and equipment after the militants fled Bab Al-Mandab, captured dozens of fighters, and continued their advance toward the city of Mokha.

The sources added that some Houthi elements remain besieged in the Bab Al-Mandab sector and on Mayyun Island, while government forces are moving toward Al-Omari camp to consolidate their battlefield gains.

‘Dawn of Yemen’ operation sees continued advances

The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that the Shield of the Nation Forces and Giants Brigades are conducting a large-scale operation with air support, confirming the liberation of Dhubab district and progress according to the battle plan to end the coup.

Colonel Majid Abdullah Al-Nazili, spokesperson for the Yemeni forces, said troops executed a flanking maneuver to capture Bab Al-Mandab, cut the road between Dhubab and Mokha, and established fire control over the area.

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Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi stressed the launch of Operation ‘Dawn of Yemen’ to restore state institutions and liberate Sanaa, affirming in a statement posted on X that Yemen is moving toward a new dawn through the will of its people, the bravery of its armed forces, and support from its allies.