Yemen’s “Dawn of Yemen” Offensive Surpasses 49,000 Targeting Operations as 321 Houthis Are Neutralized in One Day
Yemen’s armed forces report 723 new targeting operations and the destruction or disabling of 117 military vehicles and equipment, as fighting continues across multiple fronts.
Yemen’s armed forces announced that they conducted 723 airstrikes and targeting operations on Saturday, November 14, as part of Operation “Dawn of Yemen,” neutralizing approximately 321 Houthi leaders and fighters, killed or wounded, according to preliminary battlefield assessments.
The operations also resulted in the destruction or disabling of approximately 117 vehicles and pieces of equipment used by the Houthis for military purposes.
According to the military statement, the operations included 37 fighter jet airstrikes, 56 drone strikes, 89 multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) engagements, and 541 field artillery engagements, targeting Houthi positions, troop concentrations, fortifications, firing positions, and military assets.
Fighting Continues Across Multiple Fronts
In Taiz, government forces, backed by the Popular Resistance, continue to engage Houthi fighters and target their military capabilities, while army units in Marib and Al-Jawf confront Houthi attacks, movements, and troop concentrations.
On the southern and southwestern fronts, forces from the Fourth Military Region, Nation Shield Forces, Giants Brigades, and National Resistance continue to counter Houthi military activities.
The armed forces reaffirmed their determination to achieve the objectives of Operation “Dawn of Yemen,” protect the Yemeni people and national resources, and counter Houthi threats to maritime security in the Bab al-Mandab Strait and global trade routes.
The military also reiterated its commitment to international humanitarian law and to taking the necessary precautions to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and minimize the impact of military operations on populated areas.
Statistical Background: 49,299 Targeting Operations Since October 4
According to Sheba Intelligence’s cumulative monitoring of official military statements, the total number of airstrikes and targeting operations conducted since the launch of Operation “Dawn of Yemen” on October 4, 2026, has provisionally reached 49,299.
The cumulative tally stood at 47,633 targeting operations as of November 12, rising to 48,576 on November 13 before surpassing the 49,000 mark with the addition of the latest figures for November 14.
Military operations conducted on November 13 and 14 resulted in the following combined toll:
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1,666 airstrikes and targeting operations.
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55 fighter jet airstrikes.
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77 drone strikes.
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116 multiple-launch rocket system engagements.
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1,418 field artillery engagements.
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542 Houthi leaders and fighters neutralized.
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190 military vehicles and pieces of equipment destroyed or disabled.
A comparison of the military statements for the two days indicates increased use of fighter jets, drones, and multiple-launch rocket systems, despite a decline in overall targeting operations. Field artillery continues to account for the largest share of military engagements.
The cumulative figures remain provisional, based on official military statements and Sheba Intelligence’s ongoing monitoring, and assume no overlap between reporting periods.