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Houthis Make New Red Sea Gains Near Bab el-Mandeb
The Houthis have reportedly taken control of more places near an important sea passage.
Saudi-backed government forces were trying to reorganize after the advances.
The Houthis were also reported to have captured Mokha, a port city.
They reportedly captured Mayyun Island as well.
The island is located inside the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
This strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
That makes the area important for ships traveling between these waters.
The report does not say that the Houthis fully control the strait.
Houthi forces reportedly captured more islands in the Red Sea.
The gains came as Saudi-backed government forces tried to regroup.
The Houthis made rapid advances around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Reports said the Houthis captured the port city of Mokha and Mayyun Island.
Mayyun Island lies inside the maritime passage linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
- Who
- Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government forces.
- What
- The Houthis reportedly captured more Red Sea islands, along with Mokha and Mayyun Island.
- Where
- Around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including Mokha and Mayyun Island.
- When
- The latest developments; no specific date is provided.
- Why
- The developments concern a strategic maritime passage connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
Key facts
- Main actor
- The Houthis
- Opposing force
- Saudi-backed government forces
- Reported capture
- Mokha and Mayyun Island
- Strategic location
- Bab el-Mandeb Strait
- Maritime connection
- The passage links the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
- Government response
- Saudi-backed forces attempted to regroup
Sources
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