Yemen gov’t forces commence major combat operation against Houthis

Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, launched a major military operation to retake territory held by the Houthis, an Iran-backed group. Heavy damage was reported at a factory in Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled capital, during the offensive. The Yemeni government declared a 'battle for liberation' to free the country from Houthi control.