According to the Houthi-affiliated Abu Ali Express, tribes loyal to Saudi Arabia have captured the Suq al-Yatama area in Al-Jawf province from Houthi-aligned tribes, who were pushed back. The report also notes Saudi airstrikes in Al-Jawf in recent days, possibly indicating a ground operation against the Houthis. The report is from a single source and unverified.
A single report from the Houthi-affiliated Abu Ali Express channel claims that pro-Saudi tribal forces have captured the Suq al-Yatama (Orphan's Market) area in Yemen's Al-Jawf province from Houthi-aligned tribes. The channel reports that the Houthi forces were pushed back. In addition, the report mentions Saudi airstrikes in Al-Jawf in recent days, suggesting a possible ground operation.
This report comes amid a series of Saudi military operations against the Houthis. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes on Houthi weapons sites in multiple provinces on July 25, and earlier, on July 26, Saudi-backed tribal fighters destroyed Houthi vehicles in Al-Jawf. The Houthis have also been active, claiming missile strikes on Saudi and Israeli targets and warning airlines against flying over Saudi airspace.
The current report is unverified and from a single source. The situation in Al-Jawf remains fluid, and no independent confirmation of the territorial change has been provided.
2 developments
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia reportedly strikes Houthi targets in Al-Jawf province
- DevelopingSaudi-backed tribal fighters destroy several Houthi vehicles in Al-Jawf
- DevelopingUnverified report: Pro-Saudi Yemeni forces moving toward Houthi territory ahead of attack
- StrongHouthis strike Saudi provinces of Jazan, Yanbu overnight and this morning
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