Fighting is currently concentrated in the Kahboub mountain range east of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, where drones and artillery have broken up several rebel assaults. This ground conflict follows a coastal seizure that reduced Saudi oil exports through the strait to under a third of this year's average. Saudi Arabia is providing air support for the Yemeni forces, while the U.S. has reportedly rejected requests for direct strikes.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Yemen Government Reclaims Jabal Numan in First Local Recoveries From Houthi Offensive
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The Giants and Nation's Shield militias launched counterattacks in the Rasin area to halt Houthi movements in the hills between Taiz and Lahj. These operations allowed government forces to retake most of Jabal Numan, marking the first local recoveries since the coastal blitz began 10 days ago. The Houthis retain control of the entire west coast, including Mocha, Dhubab, and the Hanish islands, after seizing those positions in early September.
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