Yemeni forces sustain intense strikes on Houthis in Dawn of Yemen campaign
Government forces report nearly 1,000 daily operations targeting Houthi positions across multiple provinces as part of broader offensive.
What to know
- Yemeni government forces have conducted Operation Dawn of Yemen since October 5, launching hundreds to over 1,000 daily strikes against Houthi positions across multiple provinces.
- Military spokesman reports claim to have neutralized thousands of Houthi fighters and destroyed hundreds of military vehicles, though independent verification is unavailable.
- The campaign follows a military escalation that began in July, described as the most extensive fighting since a 2022 truce, and aims to retake control of Sanaa and restore state institutions.
- Houthi forces respond with counterattacks against Saudi military and civilian targets, including oil refineries and airports, as the conflict continues to escalate.
“The operations targeted 'field command centers, fortifications, sources of fire, troop concentrations and reserves as well as reinforcements, transport and supply assets belonging to the terrorist Houthi militia'”
Col. Majed al-Nuzaili, Yemen Armed Forces spokesman · Anadolu Agency ↗ · Oct 26
Col. Majed Al-Nuzaili Yemen Armed Forces spokesman
Yahya Saree Houthi military spokesmanRashad al-Alimi Presidential Leadership Council ChairmanHouthi militia Iran-backed armed group controlling northern Yemen
How it unfolded 7 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles
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Forces report 951 strikes, 330+ fighters claimed neutralized
Military spokesperson reports 951 strikes against Houthi targets over 24 hours, claiming more than 330 field commanders and fighters neutralized and 56 military vehicles destroyed or disabled.
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first by Arab News, 6d ago
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Forces report 1,272 strikes, retake Al-Jawf positions
Military spokesperson Col. Majed Al-Nuzaili reports 1,272 strikes against Houthi targets over 24 hours as part of Operation Dawn of Yemen. Forces claim to have retaken positions in Al-Jawf province and destroyed 169 vehicles and pieces of equipment.
“1,272 strikes against Houthi militia targets over 24 hours as part of Operation Dawn of Yemen…”
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1 outlet first by Arab News, 6d ago · read ↗
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Forces report 1,119 strikes, advance in Al-Jawf
Military reports 1,119 attacks on Houthi targets, claiming 427 fighters neutralized and 142 military vehicles destroyed or disabled. Forces claim advances in Al-Jawf province.
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1 outlet first by Arab News, 8d ago · read ↗
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Forces report 1,087 strikes, 336 fighters claimed neutralized
Yemen's armed forces report 1,087 attacks on Houthi positions, claiming about 336 militia leaders and fighters neutralized and 112 military vehicles destroyed or disabled.
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2 outlets first by Arab News, 8d ago · also Anadolu Agency · read ↗
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Forces report 982 operations, 324 Houthis neutralized
Military spokesman Col. Majid Abdullah al-Nuzaili reports 982 operations over 24 hours, claiming 324 Houthi fighters and commanders neutralized and 108 military vehicles destroyed or damaged. Houthis announce six attacks against Saudi targets including oil refineries and airports.
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first by Arab News, 9d ago
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first by Anadolu Agency, 9d ago
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Houthi spokesman claims 101 Saudi strikes in 24 hours
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree counters government claims by stating Saudi warplanes and missiles carried out 101 strikes over 24 hours, targeting civilian sites in Sanaa and several provinces. Saree claims the total Saudi airstrikes since escalation began has reached 3,480.
“Saudi warplanes and missiles carried out 101 strikes over 24 hours, targeting civilian sites in the capital, Sanaa, and several provinces…”
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first by Anadolu Agency, 10d ago
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Armed forces report 1,382 strikes, 440 Houthis neutralized
Yemen's armed forces say they carried out 1,382 strikes against Houthis in recent hours, describing the attacks as precise and direct. Military spokesman Col. Majed Al-Nuzaili reports operations neutralized around 440 Houthi fighters and commanders and secured new field gains in Taiz governorate.
“Operations 'neutralized' around 440 Houthi fighters and commanders and secured new field gains in Taiz governorate…”
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first by Anadolu Agency, 5d ago · also Middle East Eye, Anadolu Ajansı
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- Yemeni army says it launched nearly 1,000 operations against Houthi targets over past day Middle East Eye · 5d ago
- Yemeni army says it carried out over 1,200 operations against Houthi positions Anadolu Agency · 4d ago
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1 outlet first by Anadolu Agency, 11d ago · read ↗
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background
Operation Dawn of Yemen begins — Yemeni government forces launch Operation Dawn of Yemen, a military campaign aimed at restoring state institutions from Houthi control and taking control of Sanaa. Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi announces the operation's objectives.