Yemeni forces claim seizure of Dhubab, positions near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis

The internationally recognized Yemeni government, supported by the Saudi-led coalition, has launched a major multi-front offensive to retake Houthi-held territories. Government forces claim significant gains, including strategic sites near the Bab el-Mandeb strait, though the full scope and durability of these advances remain unverified. The offensive marks a substantial escalation in the conflict, with potential regional implications.

Yemeni government-aligned forces, specifically the Southern Giants Brigades, claim to have seized Dhubab and strategic sites near the Bab el-Mandeb strait from Houthi control. While multiple sources report these claims, ground control remains largely unverified, and the durability of any gains is uncertain. This operation, reportedly named 'Dawn of Yemen,' aims to reverse Houthi territorial control in the critical maritime chokepoint area.