Yemen Claims 1,732 Strikes Against Houthis, Over 900 Fighters Neutralised
By : Sheikh Mohammad Isa
Yemen’s armed forces have claimed to have carried out 1,732 strikes against positions held by the Iran-backed Houthi militia under Operation Dawn of Yemen, reporting that more than 900 Houthi fighters were neutralised and over 287 military vehicles and pieces of equipment were destroyed or damaged.
In a statement published on X on Sunday, Yemeni military spokesman Colonel Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaily said the operations involved warplanes, drones, field artillery and rocket launchers as government forces advanced along several fronts. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
According to the spokesman, the campaign targeted Houthi military installations, defensive positions and logistical networks in an effort to weaken the group’s ability to organise attacks and reinforce its fighters.
Yemen Details Targets of Military Operation
Al-Nuzaily said the strikes focused on Houthi fortifications, command and control centres, observation posts, reconnaissance positions, artillery units and rocket-launching sites.
The operations also targeted weapons and ammunition depots, along with locations reportedly used to assemble fighters and prepare reinforcements.
Military vehicles, transport equipment and supply networks were among the other targets. The spokesman said some strikes reached high-value military installations deep inside territory controlled by the Houthis.
However, the casualty figures and claims of damage were provided by the Yemeni military. Independent verification of the reported losses was not established in the statement.
More Than 900 Houthi Fighters Reportedly Neutralised
According to al-Nuzaily, the operation resulted in more than 900 Houthi fighters being neutralised.
He also claimed that over 287 military vehicles and pieces of equipment had been destroyed or damaged during the campaign.
The spokesman said the strikes had suppressed Houthi firing positions, disrupted the group’s command and control systems, and restricted the movement of reinforcements and supplies.
These developments, if independently confirmed, could affect the Houthis’ ability to sustain military operations across multiple fronts. The overall impact, however, will depend on the extent of the damage, the group’s remaining capabilities and the course of fighting in the coming days.
Yemeni Government Forces Continue Their Advance
Al-Nuzaily said government forces were continuing to advance against Houthi defensive positions and expand their operations according to the military plan.
“Our forces continue to penetrate the militia’s defensive positions, expand the scope of their advance and carry out offensive operations in accordance with the operational plan,” he said.
The announcement comes amid a renewed campaign by Yemen’s internationally recognised government to recapture territory controlled by the Houthis.
The conflict has continued for years, leaving Yemen divided between rival authorities and contributing to a prolonged humanitarian crisis. Military advances have repeatedly changed control of territory, while efforts to secure a lasting political settlement have faced significant obstacles.
Saudi-Led Coalition Supports Yemeni Government Forces
The Saudi-led coalition has pledged continued support for Yemeni government forces as they seek to restore state control over Houthi-held areas.
Saudi Arabia has played a major role in Yemen’s conflict since intervening in 2015 in support of the internationally recognised government. The Houthis, meanwhile, have maintained control over substantial parts of the country.
The renewed military campaign could place additional pressure on Houthi positions, although its longer-term outcome remains uncertain.
The reported scale of Operation Dawn of Yemen represents a significant claim by the government-aligned military. Further independent reporting will be needed to establish the full extent of the strikes, the reported casualties and any changes in territorial control.
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