Yemeni Army: 2,200 targeting operations against Houthi militia sites
The Yemeni Armed Forces announced the execution of 2,200 targeting operations on the Eastern and Southern fronts, achieving field progress and neutralizing 1,200 elements.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- Neutralization of approximately 1,200 militants and destruction or damage to more than 440 military vehicles, trucks, and equipment
The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Tuesday the execution of 2,200 precise strike operations against the capabilities and positions of Houthi militias as part of the “Yemen Dawn” operation on the Eastern and Southern fronts, confirming field advances and the neutralization of approximately 1,200 militia fighters.
In a statement, Colonel Majid Al-Nazili, the official spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, said the operations were carried out using combat aircraft, drones, field artillery, rocket launchers, and sniper units. They targeted command and control centers, fortifications, firing positions, observation and reconnaissance points, assembly areas, arms and ammunition depots, and transport and supply logistics.
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He added that the strikes focused on dismantling the militias’ defensive system and targeting high-value military objectives in the depth, noting that initial field assessments indicate the destruction or damage of more than 440 military vehicles, trucks, and equipment across various operational axes.
He clarified that concentrated strikes in Taiz Governorate targeted militia convoys and reinforcements, dispersing their assemblies and disrupting their ability to support their positions and reorganize their forces.
He pointed out that engineering units on the Western Front continue to clear reclaimed sites and areas of mines and improvised explosive devices planted by the militias, securing roads and passages to protect civilians and facilitate their return.
The statement affirmed that the strikes were conducted against legitimate military targets in accordance with the rules of international humanitarian law and the principles of distinction, proportionality, and necessary precautions.
