# Yemen West Coast military conflict > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-west-coast-military-conflict > Updated: 2026-09-13T09:51:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Conflict on Yemen’s West Coast has intensified through heavy fighting between various military factions. Between August and September 2026, the National Resistance reported significant casualties, claiming over 500 members were killed and 1,500 wounded during Houthi offensives involving missile strikes, drones, and explosive-laden boats. The National Resistance, supported by Saudi Arabia and tribal volunteers, moved to new defensive lines to counter these attacks. Concurrently, the Yemeni military conducted a large-scale operation titled ‘By Allah, He is more severe in punishment and more devastating’ between September 3 and September 11. This operation targeted Saudi military deployments across six districts in the Taiz and Al Hudaydah governorates, covering approximately 5,400 square kilometers. The Yemeni military reported the removal of Saudi deployments, the seizure of weapons and machinery, and the liberation of Yemeni armed forces members previously held by Saudi-aligned forces. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: National Resistance reports heavy casualties in West Coast battles The National Resistance reported over 500 deaths and 1,500 injuries during intense battles against Houthi militias on Yemen's West Coast from August 9 to September 10. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-resistance-reports-heavy-casualties-in-west-coast-battles ### 2026-09-12: Yemeni military releases footage of large-scale operation on West Coast Yemeni military forces released footage of a major operation between September 3–11, targeting Saudi deployments across 5,400 sq km in Taiz and Al Hudaydah, resulting in significant casualties and equipment Sej 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemeni-military-releases-footage-of-large-scale-operation-on-west-coast --- Cite as: Yemen West Coast military conflict. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-west-coast-military-conflict