Yemen’s armed forces have reported carrying out 877 military strikes against Iran backed Houthi positions across several battlefronts as part of Operation “Dawn of Yemen” claiming that 138 Houthi fighters and commanders were killed or wounded.
According to a statement by the Yemeni military spokesperson, the latest operations involved 23 airstrikes by combat aircraft, 44 drone attacks, 37 rocket launcher attacks and 773 field artillery strikes.
The attacks reportedly targeted Houthi positions, fortifications, firing points, fighter gatherings, reinforcements and military equipment across multiple fronts.
86 Military Assets Reportedly Destroyed
- The Yemeni military claimed that 86 heavy weapons, military vehicles and other military assets were destroyed or disabled during the operations.
- It also stated that among the reported casualties were Houthi field commanders who had received training in Iran from experts affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Fighting Continues Across Multiple Fronts
- Military operations and clashes reportedly continued across several regions, including Marib, Al-Bayda, Taiz and Al-Jawf.
- In Marib, government forces reportedly engaged Houthi fighters and repelled attempts to advance towards government positions.
- In Al-Bayda and Taiz, government aligned forces continued targeting Houthi positions, movements and sources of fire.
- Other military formations also carried out operations against Houthi positions and military equipment along southern and southwestern fronts.
Saudi Arabia Reports Missile Interception
- Separately, the Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen reported that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles launched by the Houthis towards the Riyadh region on Wednesday.
Background
- Operation “Dawn of Yemen” is part of the renewed military campaign by Yemen’s internationally recognised government against the Houthi movement. The operation was launched on October 5, 2026, amid escalating clashes across several parts of the country.
- The conflict has continued for years since the Houthis seized Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, in 2014. The Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015 in support of the internationally recognised government.
- The latest military figures represent claims by the Yemeni armed forces and have not been independently verified. The conflict continues to raise concerns about civilian safety, regional security and Yemen’s humanitarian situation.
Source: Arab News, November 11, 2026.
