World · Middle East · 13 hrs ago
Yemeni forces report 875 strikes in campaign against Houthis
Yemen’s armed forces say they carried out 875 strikes against Houthi positions and forces in recent hours.
The strikes are part of the “Dawn of Yemen” campaign, launched by Yemen’s presidential leadership in October.
The campaign is aimed at bringing state institutions under government control and retaking the capital, Sanaa, from the Houthis.
Fighting is reported on several fronts, including Taiz, Marib and al-Jawf, with support from aircraft, drones and artillery.
The army’s spokesperson says preliminary estimates put about 130 Houthi fighters and leaders neutralized, with 50 military vehicles, weapons or missile-launch platforms damaged or destroyed.
The figures are the army’s estimates, and the statement does not provide an independent assessment.
The military says operations will continue, while taking precautions to protect civilians and civilian sites.
Yemeni forces said they carried out 875 strikes against Houthi positions and assets as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” operation.
The forces estimated that about 130 Houthi leaders and fighters were neutralized and 50 military vehicles or other assets were destroyed or damaged.
The reported operations were supported by warplanes, drones and artillery across several fronts, including Taiz, Marib and Al-Jawf.
The operation was launched by Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council chairman Rashad al-Alimi on October 5.
The stated goals are to bring state institutions under government control and retake the capital, Sanaa, from the Houthis.
- Who
- Yemeni armed forces, in operations against Houthi forces.
- What
- The Yemeni forces reported 875 targeting operations. They estimated about 130 Houthi leaders and fighters were neutralized and 50 military assets were destroyed or damaged.
- When
- The announcement was made on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where
- Across several fronts in Yemen, including Taiz, Marib and Al-Jawf.
- Why
- The “Dawn of Yemen” operation aims to bring state institutions under government control and retake Sanaa from the Houthis.
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Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council chairman Rashad al-Alimi launched the “Dawn of Yemen” operation.
Yemeni forces announced 875 targeting operations and preliminary estimates of about 130 Houthi fighters neutralized and 50 military assets destroyed or damaged.
- Targeting operations
- 875
- Houthi leaders and fighters
- About 130 reportedly neutralized
- Military assets
- 50 vehicles, equipment or missile-launch platforms destroyed or damaged
- Operation
- Dawn of Yemen
- Launch date
- October 5
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What people are saying
the armed forces continue to confront Houthi militia attacks on various combat fronts in Taiz governorate, with the support of popular resistance, and target the group’s movements and positions