Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa

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   Yemeni Forces Launch Counteroffensive to Retake Sanaa

   Yemeni government forces have launched a counteroffensive to recapture Sanaa from Iran-aligned Houthi rebels. While the Yemeni army reports recovering key territory, Houthis are simultaneously pushing toward the Red Sea strait. The escalation has resulted in significant casualties, including more than 300 fighters killed in the last four days and at least 60 civilian deaths. Fighting is currently concentrated on new battlefronts as Saudi-aligned forces clash with Houthi militants in a deadly offensive.

   Why it matters

   The struggle for Sanaa represents a major escalation in the long-running Yemeni conflict. Control of the capital and the Red Sea strait carries immense strategic weight for regional security and maritime trade.

   What is confirmed

   • Yemeni forces have launched a counteroffensive with the goal of retaking Sanaa.
   • More than 300 fighters have been killed in clashes over the last four days.
   • At least 60 people, including civilians, have been killed as ground fighting escalates.
   • The Yemeni army reports it has recaptured key territory.

   Still unconfirmed

   • New battlefronts have left Houthi forces in disarray.
   • Houthis are pushing toward the Red Sea strait.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of territorial gains by Yemeni government forces toward Sanaa
   • Updates on Houthi progress toward the Red Sea strait
   • Changes in casualty figures as ground fighting continues
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. The New York Times — Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates
   2. Al Jazeera — Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue
   3. The Guardian — Civilians among at least 60 killed in Yemen as ground fighting escalates
   4. The Times of Israel — More than 300 fighters killed in Yemen clashes over last 4 days, amid Houthi offensive
   5. i24NEWS — Yemen War Escalates As Saudi-aligned Forces And Houthis Clash In Deadly Offensive
   6. Al Jazeera — Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa
   7. Iran International — Yemen says decision made to retake Sanaa from Iran-aligned Houthis - Al Jazeera
   8. Asharq Al-Awsat English — New Battlefronts in Yemen Leave Houthis in Disarray
   9. The Arab Weekly — Yemen government says decision made to retake Houthi-held Sana’a
   10. Al Jazeera — Yemen’s war is back: A new battle for Sanaa and the Red Sea
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