Clashes reported between Yemeni government forces and Houthis near Bab el-Mandeb
Yemeni government forces reported engaging in heavy combat with Houthi fighters over strategic highlands overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb strait and key supply routes to Lahj and Aden. Government-aligned Nation's Shield forces announced they had recaptured the Numan mountain range and the Dar al-Kafir area. Control over several adjacent elevated positions remains unresolved as fighting continues.
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Global Event Monitor. Clashes reported between Yemeni government forces and Houthis near Bab el-Mandeb. 2026-09-26T17:05:21.832Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:3643. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-26/ground-assault-bab-el-mandeb-613c37d0
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