The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out 474 airstrikes and targeted operations against Houthi positions within a single day, according to a military statement. The extensive military campaign utilized warplanes, drones, artillery, and rocket launchers across multiple frontlines, focusing heavily on Taiz governorate.
Clashes and Control at Fort Samie
Yemeni forces and popular resistance fighters secured control of Fort Samie in the southeastern sector of Taiz following intense ground engagements, according to a military source. A military source confirmed that dozens of Houthi fighters were killed or wounded during the operation, while surviving members of the militia retreated from the area. Concurrently, government forces repelled Houthi assaults along the western frontlines, including Jabal Hawn and Hadharan, after hours of continuous combat.
Scale of Airstrikes and Ground Operations
The 474 operations spanned major frontlines from southern Hodeidah and the western coast to Al-Jawf, Marib, Al-Bayda, Lahij, Sanaa, and Saada, citing military spokesman Brigadier General Majid Al-Nizili. The strikes neutralized an estimated 1,540 Houthi combatants and destroyed or disabled 216 military vehicles and assets.
Targeted Strikes Across Taiz Governorate
Earlier military reports detailed 71 distinct targeting operations against Houthi assembly points, supply lines, and combat deployments across Taiz, including areas in Al-Aqroud, Al-Ahkoum, Al-Akboush, and Jabal Rasan. Government forces also captured Jabal Sar and the village of Al-Barhat in the Bani Bakari sub-district west of Taiz. Local sources reported that heavy fighting continued across Bani Omar, Samie, and Bani Bakari, with Houthi fighters destroying a bridge on the sole remaining road connecting Taiz and Aden.
Operational Context: Ministry of Defense officials issued warnings to civilian drivers cautioning against transit along 19 specific roads and transport axes across Taiz and neighboring governorates due to active military utilization by Houthi forces for supply movements.
Yemeni Forces Capture Strategic Fort in Taiz
What areas were targeted in the 474 military operations?
The operations covered frontlines from southern Harad and the western coast to Al-Jawf, Marib, Al-Bayda, Lahij, Sanaa, and Saada, with a primary concentration on Taiz.
Which specific strategic location was captured in Taiz?
Yemeni forces seized control of Fort Samie located in the southeastern part of Taiz governorate following heavy clashes with Houthi fighters.
How many Houthi casualties were reported during the 24-hour campaign?
Military statements recorded 1,540 Houthi combatants killed or wounded, alongside 216 military vehicles and assets destroyed or disabled.
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