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 forces. The report adds that Saudi airstrikes in the region in recent days may indicate preparations for a ground operation against the Houthi movement.
This morning, The Zioneer reported initial claims that pro-Saudi tribes had captured the Suq al-Yatama area in Al-Jawf province from Houthi-aligned forces. A subsequent report from the same Houthi-affiliated channel, Abu Ali Express, now adds that Saudi airstrikes have been conducted in Al-Jawf in recent days, and suggests that Riyadh may be preparing a ground operation against the Houthi movement.
The earlier report, published at 08:47 Jerusalem, noted the capture of the market area. A follow-up at 09:09 confirmed Saudi airstrikes in the province, with intelligence assessments suggesting they could signal preparations for a ground offensive. The current update, at 10:52, links the two developments, portraying the airstrikes as potential support for a ground push.
The information remains unverified and comes from a single source aligned with the Houthi movement. The Zioneer will continue to monitor for corroboration from other sources.
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
Source and signal
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