Yemen Government Forces Repel Houthi Attacks in Lahj

Government-aligned forces in Yemen, specifically the Southern Giants Brigades, repelled a Houthi attack in the Al-Mudharaba district of Lahj province on Saturday. In a coordinated effort, government warplanes launched airstrikes against Houthi reinforcements in the Al-Shamayatayn district of Taiz province, while emergency forces seized a large shipment of drone components intended for the militia.

These military actions are components of Operation Dawn of Yemen, which began on October 5. The operation seeks to restore state institutions and recapture the capital, Sanaa. While the government maintains control over most of Lahj, the Houthis have recently made gains in the rural and coastal regions of Taiz.

The escalation has triggered a significant humanitarian crisis. The International Organization for Migration reports that more than 340,000 people have been displaced since August, ending a period of relative stability that had lasted since April 2022.