Arabic version: القوات الحكومية اليمنية تعلن معركة التحرير

According to Al Jazeera, Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have commenced a major combat operation against the Houthis.

The forces declared a “battle for liberation” aimed at retaking remaining territory held by the Iran-backed group.

Heavy damage was reported at a factory in Sanaa, Yemen’s Houthi-held capital. The report was published on October 5, 2026.