Saudi-backed govt launches military drive to retake Houthi-held territory

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What happened

In a bold move to reclaim territory from the Houthis, Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi has announced new military operations.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:00:14 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Yemen presidency announces military drive to retake all Houthi territory

  2. U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident

  3. Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting

  4. Saudi-backed govt launches military drive to retake Houthi-held territory

  5. US military kills 4 in strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel in Caribbean

  6. U.S. military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean kills 4

  7. Ethiopia's government retakes Mekelle after opposition fighters withdraw from Tigray capital

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Yemen presidency announces military drive to retake all Houthi territory

I announce today the start of military operations to retake the remaining territories of the republic and extend the authority of the state and its institutions across the entire national territory, says Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen's president…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu