# Yemen war escalates as government forces claim gains against Houthis

https://mins.news/en/item/86190

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-05 09:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/yemen-war-escalates-whats-the-latest-on-the-battlefield?traffic_source=rss

> Yemen’s internationally recognised government has announced a major campaign to retake Houthi-held territory. Government forces say they recaptured Dhubab on the Red Sea coast and launched a “strategic” offensive toward Sanaa, while the Houthis denied losing Dhubab. Fighting has also intensified around Taiz, Marib and other fronts.

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