# Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces launch inquest into sudden military collapse

https://mins.news/en/item/64383

- The Guardian, 2026-09-18 14:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/18/yemen-anti-houthi-forces-inquest-military-collapse

> Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces are investigating why an assault billed as a decisive push on Houthi-held Sana’a suddenly collapsed. More than 15 brigades were defeated and the west coast fell to the Houthis, while some politicians allege billions were offered to persuade defenders to abandon their positions.

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