Yemen forces launch counteroffensive to retake Sanaa as clashes rise in al‑Bayda and al‑Jawf

Sana’a, the Yemeni capital, has become the focal point of a renewed offensive as government-aligned forces launch a bid to retake the city from Houthi control. The operation, announced by the internationally recognized government, follows months of stalled negotiations and is being coordinated with allied regional partners. Military officials indicated that the advance aims to secure key supply routes and re‑establish state authority in the capital, while urging civilians to evacuate areas of expected combat.

Simultaneously, fighting has intensified in the northern provinces of al‑Bayda and al‑Jawf, where Yemeni forces and Houthi fighters have exchanged artillery fire and conducted ground assaults. Both sides reported casualties, and humanitarian agencies warned of heightened risks to displaced populations in the region. The escalation in al‑Bayda and al‑Jawf underscores the broader volatility of the conflict, as each side seeks to consolidate territorial gains amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war.