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Saudi jets back Yemen push near Bab el-Mandeb strait
The Hindu··6d ago
Forces allied with Yemen's internationally recognised government recaptured Dhubab, Bab and Hadeid near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, officials said Monday. The push began early Monday under Saudi coalition air cover. Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki said 100 fighter jets backed government forces. U.S. officials said support included intelligence sharing, target identification and planning for the offensive.
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What It Means For You
- Shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait depends on coalition air cover over the towns north of the waterway.
- The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh warned citizens to watch for possible drone or missile attacks.
- Recaptured towns sit just north of a strait the coalition said it is protecting by air.
What's Happening
- Yemeni officials said government-allied forces entered Dhubab, Bab and Hadeid on Monday.
- The offensive opened early Monday under Saudi coalition air cover.
- Malki said the coalition destroyed hundreds of Houthi targets in the campaign.
The Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint
- Marco Rubio said Saudi Arabia and the United States have a defence agreement.
- U.S. officials cited intelligence sharing and target identification for the offensive.
- Houthi advances in southwestern Yemen preceded the government counter-push.
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