Yemeni government forces counterattack to recapture Dubab, an important stronghold in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Sources revealed that Yemeni government forces have recaptured Dubab from the rebel youth movement. (AFP)

The Yemeni government supported by Saudi Arabia announced on the 4th a counterattack against the rebel youth movement (Houthis). Multiple sources revealed today (5th) that government forces have captured Dhubab, an important stronghold controlling the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

"Reuters" reported that four sources from the Yemeni government and military pointed out that government forces have regained most of Dubab and are gradually establishing full control over the area with strong air support from the multinational coalition led by Saudi Arabia.

The pro-youth movement's Yemeni media had previously denied in reports that government forces had captured Dubab.

"Reuters" explains that the most intense fighting is currently concentrated in the southwestern part of the country, including the coastal areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and areas around Taiz, the hometown of Yemeni President Rashad Al-Alimi, where the youth movement's troops are planning to besiege government forces in Taiz.

Media affiliated with the Youth Movement reported on Monday that government troops had been expelled from al-Mawasit District (al-Mawasit) in Taiz Province by the Youth Movement, citing the military statement.

The Mawasit District is close to a main road from the government army base camp Aden to Taiz, and this main road is also the last route for government troops to reinforce Taiz.