# Yemeni government Fajr al-Yaman military operation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemeni-government-fajr-al-yaman-military-operation > Updated: 2026-10-17T13:06:12.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Yemeni government has initiated a military campaign titled ‘Fajr al-Yaman’ (Dawn of Yemen) to reclaim state institutions and territory from Houthi control. Launched on October 5, 2026, the operation aims to restore sovereignty over Yemen’s land, airspace, and territorial waters, with the support of a Saudi-led coalition. Government officials stated the campaign is a “constitutional necessity” to protect citizens and address threats to maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab strait. Following the launch, local authorities have begun mobilization efforts. In the Raymah Governorate, Major General Mohammed Ali Saleh al-Houri led meetings with security officials and resistance members to organize community resources in support of the armed forces. Al-Houri urged citizens in Houthi-controlled areas to reject militia recruitment and rejoin the state side. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Raymah Governor leads mobilization meeting for Fajr Yemen operation Raymah Governor Mohammed al-Houri led a meeting to coordinate national mobilization efforts in support of the ‘Fajr Yemen’ operation and the restoration of state institutions in Yemen. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raymah-governor-leads-mobilization-meeting-for-fajr-yemen-operation ### 2026-10-07: Yemen launches ‘Fajr al-Yaman’ operation to reclaim state institutions Yemen has launched the ‘Fajr al-Yaman’ operation to reclaim state institutions from Houthi militias, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, aiming to restore national sovereignty and regional security. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-fajr-al-yaman-operation-seeks-to-restore-state-sovereignty --- Cite as: Yemeni government Fajr al-Yaman military operation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yemeni-government-fajr-al-yaman-military-operation