The conflict's nature has shifted from a linear coastal advance toward Aden into an attritional struggle in the highlands, with no verified Houthi breakthroughs toward the capital. While the Houthis hold Mocha, Dhubab and Mayun, the Kahboub and al-Mudaribah highlands remain contested as the government continues counterattacks. Some observers expect larger scale Saudi operations to follow this increase in air activity.
