Government forces report 943 new targeting operations, 221 Houthi fighters neutralized and further battlefield gains, bringing the cumulative total to an estimated 48,576 operations since October 4.

Yemen’s Ministry of Defense accused the Houthi militia of targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in the temporary capital, Aden, with ballistic missiles on November 13, describing the attack as a dangerous escalation and a violation of international humanitarian law.

Colonel Majed Abdullah Al-Nuzaili, spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces, said the attack reflected the Houthis’ continued targeting of civilian areas whenever they suffered battlefield setbacks.

He reaffirmed the armed forces’ commitment to protecting civilians and continuing Operation “Dawn of Yemen” against Houthi military positions.

The military statement did not provide details about casualties or the extent of damage caused by the missile attack.

943 Targeting Operations on November 13

Government forces reported conducting 943 targeting operations across several battlefronts, including 18 fighter jet airstrikes, 21 drone strikes, 27 rocket artillery operations and 877 field artillery engagements.

According to the military, the operations targeted Houthi positions, fortifications, firing sites, troop concentrations, reinforcements and military vehicles.

The strikes reportedly neutralized 221 Houthi commanders and fighters, including those killed or wounded, while 73 military vehicles and pieces of equipment were destroyed or damaged.

Fighting Continues Across Multiple Fronts

In Taiz, government forces supported by the Popular Resistance continued confronting Houthi attacks and targeting the group's positions and reinforcements.

In Marib and Al-Jawf, army units launched offensive operations against Houthi positions while engaging their forces and targeting military equipment and sources of fire.

On the southern and southwestern fronts, Nation’s Shield Forces, the Giants Brigades and National Resistance Forces continued repelling Houthi attacks and infiltration attempts.

The military reported changes in territorial control in favor of government forces in some sectors but did not identify the positions or specify the extent of the gains.

Digital Background: Cumulative Operations Reach 48,576

The latest military figures bring the provisional cumulative total of Operation “Dawn of Yemen” to 48,576 targeting operations since its launch on October 4, 2026.

The new total follows Sheba Intelligence’s November 12 report, which documented 1,580 targeting operations on November 11–12 and established a previous cumulative estimate of 47,633 operations.

Adding the 943 operations announced on November 13 raises the estimated total to 48,576.

The figures indicate sustained military activity across Yemen’s major battlefronts, with artillery remaining the dominant form of targeting in the latest operations.

The Yemeni Armed Forces reaffirmed their determination to continue the offensive while taking precautions to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The cumulative total is based on official Yemeni military statements and previous Sheba Intelligence reporting. Figures remain provisional and subject to verification and reconciliation of reporting periods.