Yemeni government forces advance in Taiz, secure Bab Al-Mandab in 'Dawn of Yemen' operation

Yemeni government forces announced on Tuesday that they had taken control of the Manzara, Al-Asharif, and Dhiban mountains in Hayfan district, southern Taiz province, as part of ongoing military operations against the Houthis under the 'Dawn of Yemen' campaign.

The Giants Brigades also released a video showing their deployment in strategic areas such as Bab Al-Mandab, following their capture of the area.

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This advance came just hours after the Taiz Axis Media Center reported intensified clashes in the Qudus area of Al-Mawaset district, south of the province, with operations continuing on multiple fronts since their launch on Monday.

Details of the military operations

The media center explained that Taiz Axis forces had shifted from defense to offense, carrying out five military operations across the northern Arbaeen front, southern Aqroud, western Annin and Jabal Habashi, as well as the Al-Birin area on the outskirts of the Kadha front.

The center added that the operations resulted in the deaths of around 100 Houthi fighters and injuries to 150 others, as well as the downing of five drones and the destruction or disabling of six vehicles and a tank.

The statement noted progress on the Jabal Habashi front and the expulsion of Houthis from positions in Aqroud, with clashes and artillery shelling continuing in other areas of Taiz province.

Coalition support and expansion of operations

The Taiz Axis Media Center confirmed that these moves are part of the 'Dawn of Yemen' operation, launched by Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi in his capacity as supreme commander of the armed forces, and supported by the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy.