Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen
Government offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition aims to retake all Houthi-held territory
TL;DR
- Saudi-led coalition forces have retaken Dhubab, Bab, and Hadeid near the Bab al-Mandab strait.
- A major offensive was launched by the Saudi-led coalition with air support to reclaim Houthi-held territory.
- Houthi rebels claim to have captured the town of Turbah and cut a supply route to Taiz.
- The coalition reported 100 fighter jets providing support and destroying Houthi targets.
- Fighting around Taiz has resulted in over 70 deaths in the past day, with casualties reported on both government and Houthi sides.
- Houthi military spokesperson claimed ballistic missiles and drones were launched at Saudi Aramco sites in response to Saudi strikes.
- Saudi Arabia has a defense agreement with the US, and the US secretary of state stated Saudi Arabia has a right to defend itself.