Yemeni government forces advance to secure Bab al-Mandab Strait
Yemeni pro-government forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition have launched Operation Yemen Dawn to retake strategic territory along the Bab al-Mandab Strait from Houthi rebels.
Yemeni pro-government troops, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, have advanced to retake strategic territory along the Bab al-Mandab Strait from Houthi rebels. According to military officials, the counter-offensive, named Operation Yemen Dawn, involved extensive air support and allowed government forces to capture key positions in the Dhubab district, including its local airport.
Military spokespersons declared that the critical shipping corridor has been "secured" as ground units surround remaining Houthi positions near the Red Sea coast. In response, Houthi forces claimed to have launched retaliatory strikes against Saudi military bases, oil refineries, and Riyadh's international airport. Meanwhile, reports indicate Turkey and Pakistan agreed to deploy troops to assist Saudi Arabia.
Sources: BBC News, Daily Sabah, Euronews Greece, France24, Tagesschau
Sources
- BBC News — Yemeni government forces say they have 'secured' Bab al-Mandab Strait
- Daily Sabah — Saudi-backed Yemeni forces launch ops to retake Bab el-Mandeb
- Tagesschau — Regierungstruppen im Jemen melden Kontrolle über wichtige Meerenge
- Euronews Greece — Οι κυβερνητικές δυνάμεις της Υεμένης προελαύνουν προς το Μπαμπ ελ-Μαντέμπ σε επίθεση κατά των Χούθι
- France24 — Yemen says advancing against Houthis around key Bab al-Mandab strait
Earlier coverage
- Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 AM UTCRiyadh airport operations remain halted after second day of Houthi strikes
- Oct 15, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCHouthi strikes hit Riyadh airport for second day as operations remain suspended
- Oct 15, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCSaudi Arabia retaliates after Houthi attacks target Riyadh airport
- Oct 14, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCRiyadh airport struck by second missile as Houthi warnings escalate
- Oct 13, 2026, 02:30 AM UTCHouthi strikes target Riyadh airport as regional tensions escalate
- Oct 12, 2026, 08:30 AM UTCYemeni government forces advance to secure strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait
- Oct 11, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCYemeni government forces advance to secure Bab al-Mandab Strait
- Oct 11, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCYemeni government forces advance to secure Bab al-Mandab Strait
- Oct 11, 2026, 03:00 AM UTCYemeni pro-government forces claim control of strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait
- Oct 10, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCYemeni government forces advance to secure strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait