Yemen’s Dawn Offensive: Nearly 32,000 Targeting Operations, Over 17,600 Houthi Personnel Reportedly Neutralised
Yemeni military reports 1,731 targeting operations over two days, with 563 Houthi personnel neutralised and 225 military vehicles and pieces of equipment destroyed or disabled.
Yemen’s Armed Forces have reported 1,731 targeting operations against Houthi military positions and capabilities on October 28 and 29, bringing the provisional cumulative tally under Operation Dawn of Yemen to at least 31,870 targeting operations and more than 17,663 Houthi personnel reportedly neutralised since the offensive began on October 4.
According to successive statements issued by the Yemeni military, the latest operations resulted in the neutralisation of 563 Houthi commanders and fighters and the destruction or disabling of 225 military vehicles, weapons systems and pieces of equipment.
Latest Military Operations
On October 29, the Yemeni Armed Forces announced 982 targeting operations involving fighter aircraft, drones, field artillery and multiple rocket launchers.
The military said the strikes targeted Houthi reinforcements, forward command-and-control centres, field commanders, sniper positions, firing positions and supply routes.
The operations reportedly neutralised 324 Houthi personnel and destroyed or disabled 108 military vehicles and pieces of medium and heavy weaponry.
A day earlier, on October 28, the military reported 749 targeting operations, claiming 239 Houthi personnel neutralised and 117 military vehicles and pieces of equipment destroyed or disabled.
Fighting Continues Across Multiple Fronts
Taiz remains a major focus of the offensive, with Yemeni government forces and allied Popular Resistance units reporting continued operations against Houthi reinforcements and attempts to regroup.
According to the military, government forces have maintained their positions and repelled attempts by Houthi units to advance, supported by airstrikes and artillery fire.
Operations have also continued across Marib, Al-Jawf and Al-Bayda, as well as the southern and southwestern fronts.
The military reported strikes against Houthi fortifications, troop concentrations, weapons positions and logistical movements, alongside efforts to clear landmines and improvised explosive devices.
Cumulative Military Figures Since October 4
Based on the previously compiled military tally through October 27 and the latest two daily statements, the provisional figures are:
| Indicator | Reported total |
|---|---|
| Targeting operations since October 4 | At least 31,870 |
| Houthi personnel reportedly neutralised | More than 17,663 |
| Targeting operations, October 28–29 | 1,731 |
| Personnel neutralised, October 28–29 | 563 |
| Vehicles and equipment destroyed or disabled, October 28–29 | 225 |
The October 28–29 operations account for approximately 5.4% of the recorded cumulative targeting operations.
The figures reflect the scale of military activity reported by the Yemeni Armed Forces as the offensive continues across several fronts.
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Background: Operation Dawn of Yemen
Operation Dawn of Yemen was announced on October 4, 2026, by Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi as part of a broader military campaign aimed at restoring government control over territory held by the Houthis.
Since the launch of the offensive, Yemeni government forces, supported by coalition air operations, have reported sustained strikes against Houthi command structures, military positions, reinforcements and supply networks.
The campaign has involved several fronts, including Taiz, Marib, Al-Jawf, Al-Bayda and the western coastal approaches to Bab al-Mandab.
The latest military statements indicate that offensive operations are continuing, with particular attention to preventing Houthi forces from regrouping and reinforcing their positions.
