Saudi-led coalition launches large-scale military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen

On October 10, 2026, a Saudi-led military coalition announced a large-scale offensive against the Houthi movement, officially known as Ansar Allah, in Yemen. Coalition spokesperson Colonel Turki al-Maliki confirmed via social media that the operation successfully destroyed 136 military targets, with a specific focus on neutralizing the insurgents' ballistic missile network. The coalition continues to provide ongoing air support to the internationally recognized Yemeni government forces.

While the coalition characterizes the mission as a targeted strike against Houthi capabilities, the Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah television network reported retaliatory Saudi missile attacks in northwestern Yemen. Furthermore, the network alleged that an earlier Saudi strike on the Sanaa airport resulted in two civilian deaths. The ongoing conflict, which escalated following the coalition's initial intervention in 2015, continues to focus on the large territories currently under Houthi control.

International stakeholders and regional observers remain focused on the potential for further escalation as the coalition intensifies its aerial operations to support government-aligned forces. No specific timeline for the cessation of these military activities has been provided.