Yemeni forces strike Houthi military targets in Sanaa
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Yemeni government forces launched strikes on Houthi military targets in the capital Sanaa, military spokesman Majid al-Nuzaili said. The operation targets what he called legitimate military objectives, though specific sites were not disclosed. The strikes come amid a Houthi offensive that captured the port of Mokha and Perim Island in September.
Key Facts
- Yemeni military spokesman Majid al-Nuzaili announced an offensive operation against Houthi military targets in Sanaa on October 3, 2026.
- Houthi-controlled SABA agency reported 26 Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa districts Nakm, Attan, Al-Sabain, and Al-Nahdain.
- On September 28, Yemen's House of Representatives approved general mobilization to fight the Houthis.
- In September 2026, Houthi forces captured the port of Mokha, Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and the town of Dhubab.
- Saudi Arabia is considering a new military operation, including a targeted strike near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait or a larger offensive with Yemeni forces and Saudi air support.
The Sanaa Strikes
Yemeni armed forces spokesman Majid al-Nuzaili announced the operation on social media platform X, stating that forces were conducting an offensive against legitimate, vital military targets in Sanaa. He did not specify which facilities were hit. Houthi-controlled SABA news agency reported 26 Saudi airstrikes on the districts of Nakm, Attan, Al-Sabain, and Al-Nahdain, with no information on casualties or damage. Agence France-Presse earlier reported powerful explosions in the Yemeni capital.
Escalation and Mobilization
The Houthi offensive in September 2026 captured the port of Mokha, Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and the town of Dhubab on the western coast. On September 28, Yemen's House of Representatives approved general mobilization after Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad al-Alimi called for restoring government control over Houthi-held territories. Saudi Arabia is weighing a new military operation, with options including a targeted strike near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait or a larger offensive involving Yemeni forces and Saudi air support, according to Reuters. On September 22, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the situation in Yemen, focusing on ending hostilities and creating conditions for UN-led dialogue.
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