Yemeni Army announces start of strategic offensive on Sanaa
The Yemeni Armed Forces have begun implementing a strategic offensive on the capital Sanaa as part of the 'Yemen Dawn' operation to restore state institutions and liberate the city from Houthi militia control, following their takeover of the Bab al-Mandab strait.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Aden, Oct 5 (KUNA) -- The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Monday the commencement of a strategic offensive on the capital, Sanaa, which is under the control of Houthi militias, as part of the ongoing “Fajr al-Yemen” (Yemen Dawn) military operation aimed at restoring state institutions and liberating Sanaa.
Spokesman for the Armed Forces, Colonel Majid al-Nazili, stated in a brief remark that the forces had begun executing the strategic offensive on Sanaa. In a statement, al-Nazili added that the forces are employing modern capabilities in carrying out the strategic attack on the Yemeni capital.
Earlier on Monday, Colonel al-Nazili announced that government forces had taken control of the Bab al-Mandab area and the road leading to the coastal city of Al-Mukha in Taiz Governorate, following a military flanking maneuver involving units from the “Giants” and “Shield of the Nation” forces.
On Sunday, Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi announced the start of military operations to reclaim remaining territories of the republic and extend state authority over the entire national territory. Today, he declared the launch of the operation under the name “Fajr al-Yemen,” aimed at restoring state institutions, liberating the capital Sanaa, and ending the Houthi militias’ coup. (End) S.N.S. / N.S.A.
