Yemeni government forces, backed by the Saudi-led coalition, launched Operation Dawn of Yemen in early October 2026 to recapture Houthi-held territory, including Sanaa, with reported advances along the Red Sea coast near Bab al-Mandeb, in Taiz governorate, and parts of al-Jawf. Daily operations have included hundreds of precision strikes that government sources claim neutralized hundreds of Houthi fighters and destroyed vehicles and positions, while Houthis have responded with missile and drone attacks on Saudi infrastructure, Aden, and other targets. Intense clashes continue around Taiz, where Houthis maintain a siege, and coalition airstrikes have targeted missile sites in Sanaa governorate. No verified government advances have reached the capital’s immediate approaches amid Houthi defensive networks and supply lines. Scheduled factors include ongoing coalition support levels, potential diplomatic mediation, and the pace of territorial consolidation before any push toward Sanaa.