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Yemen Government Forces Launch Offensive on Houthi Territory
Original: 🟠 UPDATE Yemen Government Forces Launch Offensive on Houthi Territory Yemeni government forces claim strategic advances
Yemeni government forces have launched a major offensive against the Houthis, claiming strategic advances near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The operation's stated aims include capturing Sanaa, the Houthi-held capital. The developments are drawing international attention given the strait's importance to global shipping and the potential implications for the broader regional conflict.
Why now: The offensive could significantly alter the balance of power in Yemen and affect security in the Red Sea shipping lane.
YemenHouthisBab al-Mandeb straitSanaa
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