The escalation is part of Operation Dawn of Yemen, in which allied forces such as the Giants Brigades and Nation’s Shield have attempted to seize the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. While the government claims to have secured the waterway and the Dhubab district, Houthi forces deny that any such advances have occurred. Additionally, reports from intelligence sources indicate the rebels may have seized the home of President Rashad al-Alimi, although Perim Island remains under Houthi control.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Saudi Coalition Hits 324 Targets in Three Front Yemen Offensive
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Air forces from the Saudi-led coalition launched a massive bombing campaign across Yemen to degrade the capabilities of Iran-backed Houthi rebels. A military spokesman stated that 100 fighter jets were used to destroy 324 high-value targets as ground forces simultaneously opened a three-front offensive in the north, south, and west of the country. These ground operations include a "strategic offensive" currently underway in the capital, Sanaa, aimed at recovering state institutions and liberating the city.
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