Yemeni forces recapture Bab al-Mandeb positions in "Fajr al-Yemen" operation
October 14, 2026 at 02:01 AM
Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi-coalition air power, have recaptured strategic positions around the Bab al-Mandeb strait during Operation Fajr al-Yemen.
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The Giants Brigades, Homeland Shield, and Tihama Brigades recaptured Dhubab and strategic positions at the Bab al-Mandeb strait, clearing mines and advancing in al-Waz'iyah district.
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Per data published by Saudi authorities, Houthi attacks on an airport and a Saudia aircraft killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 in the Kingdom.
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Yemeni Deputy Defense Minister Samir al-Sabri said the legitimate leadership's priority is continuing Operation Fajr al-Yemen to end Houthi control and restore state institutions.
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Al-Sabri accused the Houthis of escalating attacks in Taiz, where he said the militia besieges more than one million people and blocks food, medicine, and fuel deliveries.