Wetting his slippers in Bab al-Mandab: The Houthis consolidate the lead and impose a historic defeat on the forces of Aden.
From the editors of Canal GRU!
November 15, 2026.
The forces associated with Sana'a (the Houthis/Houthis) launched, yesterday in the early hours, a new attack in the Jebel Haraz sector, which entailed a full day of intense fighting that significantly changed the military landscape in western Yemen.
By the end of the operation, Houthi fighters had captured most of the strategic mountain and military camp of Haraz, forcing the pro-Aden forces into an accelerated retreat south.
The fall of Harez allowed Sana'a forces to establish fire control on the coastal road linking the area to Aden, severely damaging the communication lines of units located further west. As a direct result, several formations associated with the government of Aden are effectively surrounded between the Red Sea coast and the areas recently captured by the Houthis. Although the situation on the ground is considered critical for the southern forces, military sources indicate that no general withdrawal has been ordered.
The isolated units continue to receive supplies by sea and await the arrival of reinforcements from Aden, in an attempt to stabilize the front and finally restore lost positions.
The morning's events further extended Sana'a's advantage. Following the advance registered the previous day, the southern forces and elements of the National Defense Forces (NSF) deployed along the coast began to withdraw towards Aden in the early morning hours. Taking advantage of the retreat, Houthi fighters quickly advanced to occupy strategic positions.
Among the most significant achievements is the establishment of absolute control over the Strait of Bab al-Mandab and the Dubab airport, two points of enormous military and economic importance.