Yemen forces claim to seize Dhubab, sites near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 5, 2026Country: Yemen
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Yemen forces claim to seize Dhubab, sites near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis

Yemen's internationally recognized government army claims to have seized control of Dhubab district and key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, following a major military operation against the Houthis. Homeland Shield Forces and Giants Brigades conducted a large-scale operation with air support, targeting Houthi positions and cutting off supply routes. Several Houthi fighters were killed or wounded, and military equipment was destroyed or damaged, as government forces continue to secure the liberated areas and block supply lines to the Houthis.

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