Government forces expand the offensive across several fronts after taking control of Bab al-Mandab and Mokha; the operation aims to liberate Sana’a, restore state institutions, and end the Houthi coup

Monitoring and Analysis | Strategic Media Department – BETH

Operation “Dawn of Yemen” entered its second day at an accelerated pace, after government forces achieved broad advances during the first hours across a number of fronts, alongside air support from the Coalition to Support Legitimacy.

Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi had announced on Monday the launch of the military operation with the aim of restoring state institutions, liberating the capital Sana’a, and ending the Houthi militia coup, after moving to the military option following the exhaustion of de-escalation opportunities and peace efforts. Directives were also issued to the armed forces, security forces, and military formations to carry out their missions in accordance with the approved plans.

During the first 24 hours, government forces announced the capture of Bab al-Mandab and Dhubab Airport, followed by the city of Mokha west of Taiz, while military formations continued advancing on other fronts in northern, western, and southern Yemen. The Yemeni News Agency, Saba, confirmed that the forces had achieved successive victories in a number of governorates as part of the operation.

The Coalition to Support Legitimacy announced the participation of 100 fighter jets in providing air support for the operation and the destruction of 324 high-value targets, while securing air protection for the Bab al-Mandab Strait, giving ground forces broad cover during the first phase of the offensive.

Accordingly, the operation is no longer confined to the western coast. Its declared objective extends to restoring the state across the entire Yemeni territory and reaching Sana’a, while securing Bab al-Mandab and Mokha represents a first step within a broader strategic offensive.

BETH Analysis

What stands out in the first 24 hours is the speed of the transition from announcement to control on the ground.

If government forces maintain this pace and succeed in linking the multiple fronts, “Dawn of Yemen” could develop from an operation to retake positions into a sustained campaign toward Sana’a and the restoration of state institutions.

The next test will be the forces’ ability to consolidate what they have regained, then turn the rapid advance into coordinated pressure on the fronts leading toward the capital, Sana’a.