Government-aligned forces in Yemen have intensified their aerial and artillery campaigns against Houthi positions in the Taiz and Marib regions. These recent strikes, reported by the military, have resulted in multiple casualties among Houthi personnel and the death of a Yemeni officer.
Drone Strikes in Jabal al-Zuhaib and al-Zulool Kill Three Houthis
In the southwestern province of Taiz, Yemeni government drones targeted Houthi personnel in two distinct locations. According to the military, a drone strike hit a Houthi crew in Jabal al-Zuhaib, while a second operation struck a position in the al-Zulool area of al-Urf in Maqbanah.
These specific strikes resulted in the deaths of three Houthi members.. The military also reported that several other individuals, including various field commanders, sustained wounds during these targeted drone operations in the Taiz province.
Four Ballistic Missiles Target Residential Districts in Marib
The conflict has also intensified in western Marib province, where Houthi groups utilized ballistic missiles to target residential areas. Local authorities confirmed that the city was struck by four ballistic missiles and four drones, an attack that directly threatens a population that includes over 2.2 million displaced people.
In response to these missile strikes, the Yemeni army utilized both artillery and drones to pound Houthi sites and vehicles. As reported by the Yemeni armed forces media centre, video footage has been released documenting these artillery and drone operations against Houthi vehicles on the western front.
The Death of Officer Hisham Mujahid al-Subeihi in Saada
Fighting in Saada province has claimed the life of a prominent pro-government officer. Fayad al-Naaman, the assistant undersecretary at Yemen's Information Ministry, stated on X that Hisham Mujahid al-Subeihi of the 6th Emergency Brigade was killed by Houthi shelling along the Maran axis.
The loss of al-Subeihi highlights the ongoing danger faced by government forces in the northern provinces as skirmishes become more frequent and lethal.
A Breakdown of the 12-Year Conflict's Relative Calm
This recent surge in violence marks a significant shift from the relative lull that has characterized the war since April 2022. For nearly 12 years, the conflict between government forces and the Houthis—who have controlled the capital, Sanaa, since September 2014—has fluctuated between intense combat and periods of low-level tension.
However, active fighting has begun to resurface across several key provinces. In addition to Taiz and Marib, combat is reportedly increasing in Al-Jawf and Al-Dhalea, threatening to deepen one of the world's most severe humanitarian and economic crises.
The Unverified Scale of Houthi Retaliation
While the Yemeni military has documented its own successful operations, several critical details remain unverified. It is currently unclear exactly how many Houthi field commanders were wounded, as the military has not provided a comprehensive list of casualties. Furthermore, the source reports do not clarify if the Houthi missile strikes in Marib were a direct retaliation for the drone strikes in Taiz or part of a broader, independent strategic shift.
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