The campaign in Yemen is getting complicated – and the Houthis fear a repeat of their 2015 defeat

The Houthis continue to threaten stability in Yemen, but may suffer a significant defeat on the battlefield. The front in Marib has become the main one, and government forces are close to replicating a 2015 achievement – cutting off supplies to the militants. A military source reported thwarting a three-hour Houthi attack, with casualties and destruction of vehicles. The Houthis also continue to attack Saudi Arabia.

The campaign in Yemen is getting complicated, and the Houthis fear a repeat of their 2015 defeat. According to reports from the country, the front in the city of Marib has become the main front, and government forces are close to replicating an achievement not seen since 2015 – taking control of a central junction between Sanaa and Marib, which would cut off the militants' supply lines. A military source told Arab media that government forces thwarted a Houthi attack last night that lasted more than three hours, leading to casualties and the destruction of military vehicles in airstrikes. Meanwhile, the Houthis continue to threaten Saudi Arabia, and the kingdom's authorities reported intercepting drone and missile attacks on its cities, including Jeddah and Mecca.