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Yemen, Saudi Arabia strike Houthis as counteroffensive gets underway

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What happened

The Yemeni military said it carried out more than 1,000 strikes and began an offensive against the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, while the Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognised government said 100 warplanes flew sorties at dawn…

Key facts

  • The Yemeni military said it carried out more than 1,000 strikes and began an offensive against the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, while the Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognised government said 100 warplanes flew sorties at dawn…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:57:49 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. 'Hundreds of Houthi targets in Yemen attacked' in air campaign by Saudi-led coalition

  2. Saudi-led coalition targets Red Sea territory held by Houthis. What's Pak's role?

  3. Yemen government forces announce offensive on Houthi-held territory

  4. Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea

  5. Yemeni gov’t forces aim for Sanaa, but Houthi defeat will be a challenge

  6. Yemen, Saudi Arabia strike Houthis as counteroffensive gets underway

  7. Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow

Sources

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