Yemen government forces claim 361 strikes on Houthi targets in 24 hours, 476 casualties

Yemen’s government forces said they carried out 361 strikes against Houthi military targets on various fronts over the past 24 hours, causing 476 casualties in Houthi ranks and destroying several command centers, weapons depots and combat vehicles. The announcement, as reported by Al Jazeera, says the strikes were concentrated in the provinces of Taiz and al-Bayda.

“The qualitative operations reflect the high readiness of our armed forces and their ability to pursue the Houthis and their leadership,” the government forces’ statement said. The claim was not independently verified.

The statement comes amid the escalation of the conflict in Yemen, which is closely tied to the wider U.S.-Iran war: the Iranian-backed Houthis have expanded their attacks in the Red Sea and against regional targets, while Yemen’s government forces have launched an air and ground offensive against them.

The war in Yemen remains one of the most active fronts of the regional conflict, with reciprocal strikes continuing almost daily and a heavy humanitarian cost for the civilian population.