Yemen launches ‘Dawn of Yemen’ operation to reclaim territory

Dawn of Yemen operation Bab el-Mandeb Strait Houthi insurgency Saudi-led coalition Mecca Alliance

Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi has launched a major military offensive, dubbed Operation ‘Dawn of Yemen,’ to reclaim territory from Houthi rebels and restore state authority. The operation aims to retake the capital, Sanaa, and secure vital maritime routes.

Government forces, supported by Saudi-led coalition air strikes, have reported significant territorial gains. Key successes include the capture of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the city of Mocha, and the Dhubab district. Additionally, the Dhubab airport has reportedly fallen under government control.

The Saudi-led coalition has provided extensive air support, deploying 100 fighter jets that have reportedly destroyed 324 high-value Houthi targets. In response to Houthi attacks on regional infrastructure, the Mecca Alliance—comprising Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye—has agreed to activate collective deterrence measures to ensure rapid military deployment and protect the kingdom.

While government forces claim rapid progress, Houthi-aligned sources have denied several reports of territorial losses. The conflict remains highly volatile, with fighting intensifying in areas such as Taiz and Saada.

Entities

Bab al-Mandab · Bab al-Mandab Strait · Bab el-Mandeb Strait · Dhubab · Houthi · Houthi movement · Mecca Alliance · Mokha · Presidential Leadership Council · Rashad al-Alimi · Saudi Arabia · Saudi Arabia

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 25 SOURCES] Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council has announced a military operation to retake territory from Houthi rebels. bani.md · probashtime.net · hms.ba · veteranos.gr · lider.mk · +8 more
[● 16 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia is considering either a concentrated offensive in Bab el-Mandeb or synchronized attacks across multiple fronts including Al-Bayda, Marib, Taiz, and Al-Jawf. bani.md · probashtime.net · hms.ba · veteranos.gr · lider.mk
[● 19 SOURCES] The military operation aims to regain control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait. bani.md · probashtime.net · hms.ba · veteranos.gr · lider.mk · +3 more
[● 16 SOURCES] The United States is providing intelligence and targeting data to support Saudi-led operations, though it is not expected to participate directly in combat. bani.md · probashtime.net · hms.ba · veteranos.gr · lider.mk
[● 18 SOURCES] The offensive may involve the mobilization of more than 100,000 Yemeni soldiers. bani.md · probashtime.net · hms.ba · veteranos.gr · lider.mk · +1 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The planned operation involves Yemeni ground forces operating under Saudi Arabian aerial support. bani.md · probashtime.net · hms.ba · veteranos.gr · lider.mk · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Pakistan and Turkey are supplying military equipment and support to Saudi Arabia for operations in Yemen. probashtime.net · thepakistan.pk
[● 7 SOURCES] Recent precision targeting operations by Yemeni forces reportedly killed at least 700 Houthi rebels. stvincenttribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · ruse.news
[● 21 SOURCES] The government offers amnesty and safe return to Houthi fighters who lay down their arms. www.alrasheedmedia.com · alsahwayemen.net · althawry.net · www.sadanews.ps · sadaalwadi.net · +4 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Houthi forces have seized the Al-Safiya area and cut the main supply road connecting Taiz to Aden and Lahj. www.sadanews.ps
[● 3 SOURCES] The government plans to re-issue employee salaries and address arrears alongside military operations. althawry.net · sadaalwadi.net
[● 34 SOURCES] President Rashad al-Alimi announced the start of comprehensive military operations to reclaim territories held by Houthi forces. www.alrasheedmedia.com · alsahwayemen.net · althawry.net · www.sadanews.ps · sadaalwadi.net · +15 more