Yemeni Army Reports 703 Attacks Against Houthi Forces

The Yemeni armed forces announced the execution of 703 strikes against Houthi targets across multiple battlefronts. The offensive is part of an operation dubbed Yemen Dawn and hit strategic positions in regions including Marib, Taiz, and Al-Jawf.

Military spokesperson Majid Al-Nizaili stated that the action involved 13 airstrikes and 67 drone strikes. Furthermore, troops utilized 42 rocket artillery salvos and 581 field artillery strikes during the operation period.

The official report points to approximately 219 Houthi fighters and supervisors being killed, wounded, or forced to abandon the battlefield. Government forces also destroyed or disabled 103 vehicles, including armored units and military engineering equipment.

The military command highlighted that the operation received support from various groups, such as the Nation Shield Forces and the Giants Brigades. The army affirms it will continue offensive activities while maintaining protocols to protect civilians and property in conflict areas.

The Yemeni government accused the Houthi group of firing ballistic missiles at residential areas in Taiz and civilian targets in Aden. The official statement emphasizes that the group, backed by Iran, attempts to shift responsibility for these acts to other parties involved in the conflict.