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Yemen launches offensive to retake Bab al-Mandeb

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC · How we work

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Dawn of Yemen

Yemen’s internationally recognized government launched a full-scale offensive on 4 October 2026 to retake Houthi-held areas, including the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, with Saudi-led coalition air support.
President Rashad al-Alimi announced the campaign in a televised address, branding it the “Dawn of Yemen.”
Over 100 Saudi and Yemeni warplanes provided round-the-clock air cover for Yemeni ground forces.
Government forces reported capturing the town of Thubab near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

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Humanitarian Crisis Escalates

On 4 October 2026, Yemen’s internationally recognised government launched a full-scale offensive, with Saudi-led coalition air support, to retake Houthi-held Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Humanitarian groups warn the assault could displace tens of thousands and worsen an already severe food crisis, with 74 % of households lacking basic needs.
Government forces said they recaptured Dhubab, Bab and Hadeid.
Around 70 people were killed in fighting near Taiz.

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Dawn of Yemen

Yemen’s internationally recognized government launched a full-scale offensive on 4 October 2026 to retake Houthi-held areas, including the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, with Saudi-led coalition air support.
President Rashad al-Alimi announced the campaign in a televised address, branding it the “Dawn of Yemen.”
Over 100 Saudi and Yemeni warplanes provided round-the-clock air cover for Yemeni ground forces.
Government forces reported capturing the town of Thubab near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

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