Yemen forces conduct 133 operations against Houthis; US backs government
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IN SHORT
Yemen's armed forces reported conducting 133 operations against Houthi forces using artillery, drones, and rockets. This follows intensified clashes, including Houthi shelling of residential areas and government counter-attacks. The US expressed support for the Yemeni government, labeling the Houthis as Iranian proxies.
Key Numbers
133Yemen armed forces operations against Houthis
1woman injured in Houthi shelling
1child injured in Houthi shelling
Who's Involved
Yemen's armed forces
announced 133 military operations against Houthis
Houthis
claimed missile attacks on Saudi military vessel and shelled residential areas
Neil Hope
US envoy backing Yemeni government
Abdulrahman al-Mahrami
Yemeni VP meeting with US envoy
↳ Why This Matters
The ongoing clashes in Yemen, including attacks on civilian areas and maritime targets, threaten regional stability and pose risks to international shipping lanes. US support for the government signals continued international involvement in the conflict.
Key facts
Yemen's government conducted artillery and drone attacks against Houthi forces in al-Jawf and Marib.
Houthis claimed to have targeted a Saudi military vessel and escort ships in the Red Sea.
Houthi shelling of residential areas in Al-Dhale governorate injured a woman and a child.
US envoy Neil Hope met with Yemeni VP Abdulrahman al-Mahrami, expressing support for the government.
Yemen's armed forces reported carrying out 133 military operations against Houthis in the past day.
Yemen's internationally recognized government announced artillery and drone attacks on Houthi forces in al-Jawf and Marib governorates. The Houthis, in turn, claimed to have targeted a Saudi military vessel and escort ships in the Red Sea with missiles. The conflict saw further escalation as the Houthis shelled residential areas in Al-Dhale governorate, injuring a woman and a child. US envoy Neil Hope met with Yemeni Vice President Abdulrahman al-Mahrami, expressing support for the government's fight against the Houthis and labeling them Iranian proxies. Yemen's armed forces subsequently announced they had carried out 133 military operations against Houthi forces over the past day.
Frequently asked questions
Yemen's armed forces announced they carried out 133 military operations against Houthis over the past day.
The Houthis claimed to have targeted a Saudi military vessel and escort ships in the Red Sea with missiles.
Houthi shelling of residential areas in Al-Dhale governorate injured a woman and a child.
US envoy Neil Hope met with Yemeni VP Abdulrahman al-Mahrami, backing the government's fight against the Houthis and calling them Iranian proxies.
What Happens Next
01Further military operations between government forces and Houthis are possible.
02International diplomatic efforts may increase to de-escalate the conflict.
03Humanitarian aid organizations may face increased challenges in delivering assistance.
How It Developed
Yemen's government launched artillery and drone attacks against Houthi forces in al-Jawf and Marib.
Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on Yemeni military camps, resulting in casualties.
Houthis claimed to target a Saudi military vessel and escort ships in the Red Sea.
A woman and child were injured in Houthi shelling of a residential area in al-Dhale.
US envoy Neil Hope met with Yemeni VP Abdulrahman al-Mahrami, backing the government.
Yemen's armed forces announced 133 military operations against Houthis over the past day.
