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Yemeni forces launch counter-offensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa

The Yemeni government has decided to reclaim the capital, Sanaa, from Houthi control, launching a counter-offensive as ground fighting escalates. Concurrent Houthi movements are pushing toward the Red Sea strait. The surge in violence has been lethal, with more than 300 fighters killed in clashes over the last four days. At least 60 people, including civilians, have died as Saudi-aligned forces clash with Houthi militants in a deadly offensive. The government maintains that a formal decision has been made to restore control over the capital.

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  • ✓ The Yemeni government has decided to retake Sanaa from Houthi control.
  • ✓ Ground fighting in Yemen has escalated, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 people, including civilians.
  • ✓ Saudi-aligned forces and Houthi militants are engaged in a deadly offensive.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Yemeni government forces launched a counter-offensive with the explicit goal of retaking Sanaa.

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  1. Yemeni Forces Launch Counter-offensive to Retake Sanaa

    The Yemeni government has decided to reclaim the capital, Sanaa, from Houthi control, launching a counter-offensive as ground fighting escalates. Concurrent Houthi movements are pushing toward the Red Sea strait. The surge in violence has been lethal, with more than 300 fighters killed in clashes over the last four days. At least 60 people, including civilians, have died as Saudi-aligned forces clash with Houthi militants in a deadly offensive. The government maintains that a formal decision has been made to restore control over the capital.

    Why it matters

    Sanaa serves as the administrative heart of Yemen and has been under Houthi control for years. This escalation represents a shift toward direct attempts to seize the capital. The strategic push toward the Red Sea strait threatens critical maritime shipping lanes.

    What is confirmed

    • The Yemeni government has decided to retake Sanaa from Houthi control.
    • Ground fighting in Yemen has escalated, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 people, including civilians.
    • Saudi-aligned forces and Houthi militants are engaged in a deadly offensive.

    Still unconfirmed

    • More than 300 fighters were killed in clashes over the last four days.
    • Houthi forces are pushing toward the Red Sea strait.

    What to watch next

    • Movement of Yemeni government forces toward the outskirts of Sanaa
    • Changes in Houthi control over the Red Sea strait
    • Official confirmation of fighter casualty totals from multiple military sources
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. The New York Times — Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates
    2. The Guardian — Civilians among at least 60 killed in Yemen as ground fighting escalates
    3. The Times of Israel — More than 300 fighters killed in Yemen clashes over last 4 days, amid Houthi offensive
    4. i24NEWS — Yemen War Escalates As Saudi-aligned Forces And Houthis Clash In Deadly Offensive
    5. Al Jazeera — Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa
    6. The Edge Malaysia — Yemen government says 'decision has been made' to retake Sanaa from Houthis
    7. RTV News — Yemeni Government Decides to Reclaim Capital Sana'a from Houthi Control
    8. ua.news — Yemeni government says it has decided to retake Sanaa from Houthi control — Anadolu Agency
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