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Yemen Government Forces Report Recapture of Mocha from Houthis
Al Jazeera · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Al Jazeera
AI SUMMARY
Yemen's internationally recognised government forces have reported recapturing the strategic port city of Mocha and key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait from Houthi control.
- Yemen government forces retook the strategic port city of Mocha and key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
- A strategic offensive was launched on Yemen's capital, Sanaa.
- Fighting across several fronts near Mocha resulted in Houthi casualties and captured fighters.
- Government forces reclaimed control of Taiz governorate’s Dhubab district.
- The Homeland Shield Forces and the Giants Brigades carried out the large-scale military operation with air cover.
- The Saudi-led military coalition launched an air campaign supporting Yemeni forces with 100 fighter jets.
- Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki stated that air protection of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has been secured.
- Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi announced the start of military operations to retake remaining Houthi-held territory.
- Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Saudi Arabia for defense pact talks expected to feature the Yemen war.
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