Yemen’s Al-Alimi Announces Military Operations to Reclaim Territory from Houthis

Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, announced the launch of military operations to reclaim territory from the Houthis and extend state authority across the country.

Al-Alimi said the operations were beginning “today,” describing their aim as recovering the remaining territory of the republic and bringing it under state control.

The announcement framed the military effort as a campaign to restore the authority of the Yemeni state. It did not identify specific areas targeted by the operations.

No details were provided on the forces involved, the timetable for the campaign or developments on the ground. The statement announced the start of operations but did not report any territorial gains.