Following the announcement by PLC President Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi of an operation to regain full control of Yemeni territory on 4 October, this morning the Aden forces – primarily the Giants’ Force – launched Operation ‘Dawn of Yemen’ with the aim of recapturing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the remaining positions lost in September. In the early hours, with strong air support, they broke through Ansarallah’s main line of defence between Lahij and Taiz, taking control of Sheikh Said and Al Ardi, and thereby gaining control of the strait; they continued to advance along the coast, recapturing Dhubab airport and reaching the outskirts of Dhubab. There was also an attempt to recapture Jabal Kahbub, which was repelled by Ansarallah. 🇾🇪