Saudi Arabia-backed Yemeni government forces launched a major offensive on October 4, 2026, to reclaim Houthi-held territory, including sustained airstrikes on Sanaa and other areas, with the Saudi-led coalition providing air support and operational backing. The Houthis, who have controlled the capital since 2014, responded with missile and drone strikes on Saudi energy sites near Riyadh. Ground advances remain focused on Yemeni troops in provinces such as Taiz and Marib, following the collapse of the 2022 truce and recent Houthi gains along the Red Sea coast. Saudi strategy has historically emphasized air power over large-scale ground deployments inside Yemen. Upcoming developments hinge on the pace of any ground push toward Sanaa and potential diplomatic or external interventions.