Yemeni government forces claim gains against Houthis in nationwide operations
Yemen's internationally recognized government military said it killed at least 1,150 Houthi fighters in nearly 2,000 operations over 24 hours under operation Dawn of Yemen. It claimed to have destroyed ammunition stores and about 180 Houthi vehicles while ground forces advanced. Al Jazeera said it could not independently verify the claims, and the report also noted an attack on Riyadh's airport and possible U.S. strikes.
Yemen’s internationally recognized military, through spokesman Colonel Majed Abdullah al-Nazili, reported that nearly 2,000 operations in 24 hours killed at least 1,150 Houthi fighters. It said ammunition depots and roughly 180 Houthi vehicles were destroyed, while ground units kept pushing forward. The outlet said it was unable to independently confirm those claims.
The report also cited an attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that caused deaths, injuries and flight cancellations. Houthis had not claimed it, but had warned airlines away from Saudi airspace except Mecca and Medina. Fighting centers on Mocha and Dhubab near Bab al-Mandeb, a key shipping route.
Escalation around Mocha, Dhubab and Bab al-Mandeb could further disrupt Yemeni civilians’ access to food, fuel and medical care, especially where fighting and displacement intensify. Attacks on Saudi aviation and threats to shipping may raise insurance and transport costs, potentially affecting consumers and crews across the Red Sea. If multiple fronts expand, regional travelers and aid operations may face delays, while Yemen’s humanitarian crisis could deepen. The situation remains uncertain, and verified casualty and control claims may shape public confidence and diplomacy.