Government forces in Yemen have launched ‘Operation Dawn of Yemen’ to retake areas and government institutions currently held by the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group. At the onset of the operation, 100 warplanes from the Saudi-led coalition participated. The coalition claims that 324 key targets have been destroyed so far. Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki shared this information in a post on X on Monday (October 5).
Al-Maliki stated, “100 warplanes participated in Operation Dawn of Yemen early this morning.” He also noted that the coalition’s air force is providing round-the-clock support to Yemeni ground forces.
Highlighting that the coalition air force is ensuring the security of the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, Al-Maliki added that operations against targets along this vital maritime route—which connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden—are continuing.
Earlier, Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, announced the launch of a military operation to retake areas outside government control and re-establish state authority across the country.
He stated that all opportunities for de-escalation had been exhausted.
The decision to launch the military operation was driven by the Houthis’ persistent threats to Yemen’s sovereignty, civilians, and international shipping lanes.
Announcing the official launch of ‘Operation Dawn of Yemen’ on Monday, Al-Alimi said the primary objectives are to restore state institutions, retake the capital, Sana’a, and end Houthi control.
He noted that Yemen’s armed forces and various military units are conducting the operation with the cooperation of regional and international partners. Earlier on Sunday, the Joint Forces Command of the Saudi-led coalition announced that it would continue to provide ‘full military support’ to Yemen’s government forces.
