Sheba Intelligence | Military Assessment

Airstrikes conducted over the past two days have focused on degrading the Houthis’ missile, drone, and command infrastructure across Marib and Al-Jawf, according to military sources who spoke to Sheba Intelligence.

The campaign primarily targeted command-and-control facilities, fortified positions, weapons depots, ballistic missile launch sites, multiple-launch rocket systems, and drone operating locations.

In southern Marib, particularly Al-Jubah and Mahliyah, the strikes reportedly caused direct damage to military facilities and inflicted casualties among Houthi personnel, including specialists responsible for missile and unmanned aerial operations.

Further precision strikes were carried out in Majzar, where support positions, defensive fortifications, and operational centers used for coordinating missile launches were reportedly destroyed.

On the Harib front, intermittent fighting continued as both sides exchanged medium and heavy weapons fire. Military sources said Houthi forces also employed drones to attack government positions near Al-A’irif.

The air campaign extended into Al-Abdiyah and Houthi-linked sites in Al-Jawf, while government forces simultaneously raised combat readiness in anticipation of possible Houthi retaliation.

Background

The latest strikes follow intelligence indicating that the Houthis continue preparing for another phase of military escalation. Previous Sheba Intelligence reporting documented expanded missile deployments, drone launch preparations, and maritime attack planning following the group’s announcement of restrictions on Saudi-linked shipping in the Red Sea.

Assessment

The pattern of strikes suggests a deliberate effort to degrade the Houthis’ strategic strike capabilities rather than support an immediate ground offensive. However, continued Houthi preparations indicate that the group retains part of its operational capacity despite sustained military pressure.