Airstrikes hit Sana’a and Amran, while clashes intensify in Taiz and Marib; government forces consolidate gains around Bab al-Mandab and press toward wearing down Houthi command and supply centers

October 10, 2026

Monitoring and Analysis | Strategic Media Management – BETH Agency

Operation “Dawn of Yemen” entered its sixth day with a clear expansion in the scope of operations, after shifting from consolidating control over Bab al-Mandab and the western coast to increasing pressure on Houthi command and supply centers in the interior.

The latest hours saw airstrikes on Houthi positions in Sana’a and Amran, alongside fierce clashes south of Taiz, while government forces continued operations in Marib and across a number of combat axes.

In Taiz, fighting continued after the advances achieved in recent days in Al-Wazi’iyah, Kahboub, and areas overlooking Bab al-Mandab, with a clear focus on preventing the Houthis from reorganizing their lines between the highlands and the coast. Government sources say control of Bab al-Mandab and its surrounding areas has shifted from an isolated battlefield gain into an operational base for opening broader fronts toward Taiz and Hodeidah.

In Marib, government forces announced continued clashes along the front lines, as part of an effort to keep pressure distributed across more than one front and prevent the Houthis from moving forces easily between provinces.

Meanwhile, the Houthis continue to rely on missiles, drones, and long-range attacks after their military infrastructure, weapons depots, command centers, and reconnaissance facilities were subjected to sustained strikes. The nature of operations over the past two days indicates that the battle is no longer limited to retaking positions, but is moving toward weakening the Houthis’ ability to rebuild their forces, sustain the fronts, and maintain firepower.

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The sixth day makes clear that Bab al-Mandab was the gateway to the operation, not its final objective.

After consolidating control over the Strait and surrounding areas, the priority has shifted to breaking the links between Houthi fronts in Taiz, Marib, Hodeidah, and the northern interior.

If this pace continues, the next phase will be measured by the government forces’ ability to turn air superiority and multi-front pressure into continuous ground advances, rather than simply increasing the number of strikes.

The question now is:

Can government forces keep the Houthis under pressure on several fronts at the same time, or will the Houthis manage to regroup and halt the advance?

Evening Developments

Operations Continue

Yemeni government forces continue their military operations against the Houthis, with air support from the coalition, amid ongoing clashes on the Taiz and western coastal fronts, focusing on strategic positions and supply lines linked to Houthi-controlled areas.

The operations are taking place as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” offensive to reclaim territory and establish state authority, while the Houthis continue to escalate their attacks on Saudi civilian facilities and infrastructure.

The developments reveal an expanding confrontation between ground operations in Yemen and Houthi attacks on civilian facilities, with the growing importance of protecting navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab.

Trump Considers Striking the Houthis

US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Washington is considering participating in military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, following recent attacks on Saudi civilian facilities, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Trump told reporters that his country would consider the matter and make a quick decision, without announcing direct military participation so far.

The statement represents a development in the US position, from existing support for the operations to considering the possibility of direct involvement, potentially opening the way for an expansion of military operations against the Houthis.

The nature and timing of any potential US participation remain dependent on a decision that has not yet been announced.