Yemeni govt forces launch offensive to retake Al Bayda from Houthis

Government forces have initiated a military operation to retake Al Bayda province, a strategic area in central Yemen, amid intensified multi-axis fighting with Houthi forces. The offensive signals a shift in momentum as both sides seek to alter the control map. The outcome is uncertain, but success would strengthen the government's position and potentially disrupt Houthi supply lines.