Yemeni Government Forces Claim Victory Over Houthi Assault Near Dhubab Airport
Yemeni government troops said they thwarted a Houthi attack north of Dhubab airport and inflicted heavy losses on the attackers.
The forces aligned with the Saudi-backed Yemeni government reported repelling a Houthi offensive in the area north of Dhubab airport. They added that Saudi airstrikes hit Houthi reinforcements nearby, causing significant damage to equipment and personnel. The statement came from the Southern Giant Forces, which said the attackers suffered heavy losses.
Why it matters
It shows the continuing intensity of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government's fight against Houthi forces near a key airport.
How this story developed
- Oct 3 Fire and thick smoke reported near Saudi Aramco site in Riyadh
- Oct 3 Saudi jets launched 26 strikes on Sanaa following the fire at the Aramco site.
- Oct 4 Houthi spokesperson announced that missiles and drones struck Aramco facilities in Riyadh and eastern Khurais, causing large fires.
- Oct 5 Yemeni government forces announced capture of positions near Bab al‑Mandab and the coalition deployed about 100 combat aircraft.
- Oct 5 Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have taken large parts of the Dhubab district overlooking Bab el-Mandeb, with coalition air support, after months of fighting against Iran-backed Houthis.
- Oct 6 The Saudi‑led coalition said its navy struck weapons caches and naval mines in Hodeida.
- Oct 6 Missile and drone attacks hit King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Airport and Najran International Airport, injuring three people and causing limited damage.
- Oct 7 Government‑aligned troops announced the seizure of the highest summit in Jabal Habashi district, Taiz.
- Oct 7 Houthis launched missiles at Aden International Airport, causing no casualties.
- Oct 8 Saudi-led coalition announced a comprehensive operation that destroyed dozens of Houthi military sites in Yemen.
- Oct 8 Airlines such as Air India, Air India Express, Lufthansa and IndiGo suspended Riyadh flights until early October.
- Oct 9 Lufthansa announced it will pause its Riyadh flights.
- Oct 9 Death toll confirmed at three Saudi nationals.
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