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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces launch major offensive against Houthis, seize Bab el-Mandeb Strait area

Titles and summaries are AI-extracted from news reporting; every source is linked below. Event id 936a6f59-dc9f-4175-94e0-84f699a1657c.

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Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-03 · last update 2026-10-10
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344 reports344 reports across 197 outlets · independence not established
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Summary

Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government have launched a major military offensive against Houthi forces, following the Houthis' capture of territory around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait in September. According to government reports, Yemeni forces executed 257 targeted strikes across multiple areas including Sanaa, Saada, Taiz, Marib, and Al-Jawf, resulting in at least 700 reported Houthi deaths and destruction of military targets. Government forces claim to have seized strategic areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with videos showing armoured vehicles being used against Houthi fighters. The operation involves over 100,000 Yemeni troops under Saudi direction with Saudi air support and US intelligence assistance. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have activated mutual defense obligations under the Mecca Defense Alliance in response to the escalation. The Houthis have retaliated with ballistic missiles and drones against Saudi targets. This represents a major escalation in the Yemen conflict, which has continued despite a 2022 truce.

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