According to a map circulated by Houthi-aligned sources and cited by Abu Ali Express, the Houthis have captured approximately 2,600 square kilometers along Yemen's Red Sea coast in the past 24 hours — an area roughly seven times the size of the Gaza Strip. The report notes the map may be overly optimistic but suggests the Houthis could consolidate control over the area in the coming day. The strategic gains bring the group closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Houthi forces captured the port city of Mocha and over 2,500 sq km along the Red Sea coast. A new map circulated by Houthi-aligned sources, cited by Abu Ali Express, now claims the captured area has reached 2,600 sq km — an area seven times the size of the Gaza Strip. The map legend indicates blue for newly captured territory, green for existing Houthi control, and red for areas held by Saudi-loyalist forces. The report notes the map may be 'too generous' but suggests the Houthis could complete their hold on the area within the coming day. The advance threatens the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint for global maritime trade. No official confirmation from Yemeni or Saudi sources has been provided.
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