Yemen forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb in offensive against Houthis
Yemeni government forces, supported by about 100 Saudi‑coalition aircraft, recaptured the towns of Dhubab, Bab and Hadeid near the Bab el‑Mandeb strait as part of a major offensive against the Houthis. The advance was reported on 6 October 2026 and coincided with Pakistan and Turkey agreeing to send troops to Saudi Arabia.
- Published
- 6 Oct 2026 · 10:00 UTC
- Severity
- 3 / 5
Source: euronews.com
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