What happened
The Yemeni government has successfully counterattacked against Houthi insurgents near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping route along the Red Sea. The government's forces, backed by a regional military coalition led by Saudi Arabia, recaptured key positions in the area, including the Dhubab airstrip.
According to Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani, government forces are now in control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and have surrounded hundreds of Houthi fighters in Dhubab. The government has also secured the road to Mokha, a historic port city captured by the Houthis in early September.
A major offensive, dubbed
