Yemeni government forces seize Bab al-Mandab Strait and Mayun Island
Yemeni government forces have taken full control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and Mayun Island, as clashes and security sweeps continue in the area.
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AIClashes and security sweeps are ongoing around the Bab al-Mandab Strait after Yemeni government forces announced full control of the strait and Mayun Island, according to a military source.
The source told the German Press Agency that the Giants Brigades and Shield of the Nation forces had seized the Al-Aradhi camp, coast guard observation posts, and the mountain range surrounding the strait, confirming complete control of Mayun Island.
He explained that the recaptured sites are key military positions for securing the island and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The operations resulted in heavy casualties among Houthi fighters, though no official toll has been released so far.
The military operation began at dawn on Friday as part of "Yemen Dawn," a campaign launched by the Yemeni leadership to reclaim remaining territory and restore state authority and institutions, coinciding with intensified fighting on several fronts.