The operation targeted key military installations and high terrain to facilitate the clearing of the strategic waterway. This development follows reports from Al Arabiya and diplomatic sources indicating that Yemen's military forces have neutralized opposition positions throughout the district.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Yemen Armed Forces Seize Complete Control of Bab al-Mandab
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The Southern Giants Brigades captured high ground overlooking the Al-Ardhi military camp during an offensive to remove Houthi militia from the coastline. Yemen's armed forces established complete control over the Bab al-Mandab area after clearing the territory, according to military sources. Saudi Ambassador Mohammed Al Jaber confirmed that forces have successfully expelled remnants of the Houthi militia from the region.
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