Yemeni Government Forces Recapture Strategic Heights in Al-Jawf as Conflict Intensifies
Yemeni government forces seize strategic mountains in Al-Jawf, threatening Houthi advances toward Marib and securing vital defensive perimeters.
POLICY WIRE — Al-Jawf, Yemen — The province of Al-Jawf has emerged as the primary theater of hostilities in the ongoing struggle between forces loyalist to Yemen’s internationally recognized government and the Houthi movement.
Recent military operations indicate that government-aligned troops have successfully reclaimed key military positions and strategic mountain heights located east of al-Hazm, the capital of the northern governorate.
This shift in momentum underscores the critical role of Al-Jawf, which serves as a major defensive barrier for the government-controlled city of Marib.
By holding these positions, government forces aim to block Houthi incursions further into the eastern regions of the country.
Furthermore, the region functions as a critical gateway to the primary Houthi strongholds situated deep in northern Yemen.
Social media footage circulating in Arabic depicts scenes where the Iranian-backed Houthi movement is reportedly losing ground to government-loyal units.
The visual evidence shows government troops moving through key sectors while some local residents are seen openly defying Houthi rule, a phenomenon noted as rare during this civil war.
The broader conflict remains volatile, with the Yemeni army reporting approximately 951 strikes launched against Houthi positions as reports suggest the rebels have moved within 80 km of Aden.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
