Yemeni Government Forces Launch First Counteroffensive in Months Against Houthi Positions

On August 8, 2026, Yemeni government forces launched a multi-axis counteroffensive against Houthi positions — the first declared offensive in months. The operation followed Houthi shelling of Marib city, which hosts over 2 million displaced people. Yemen's expired 2022 truce never formally ended the war. The UN warns Yemen is nearing wider conflict.