Yemen government launches campaign to retake Sana'a amid deadly escalation

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First seen: Sep 9, 2026, 2:32 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 9, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Yemen's government says it has begun a campaign to retake Sana'a, while thousands are fleeing deadly Houthi clashes. The death toll from a Yemen prison airstrike has risen to 23.

SO WHAT?

A major offensive toward Yemen's capital and rising casualties could sharply intensify the civil war and displacement crisis.

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Sep 9, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC

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Sep 9, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC

naharnet.comen

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Sep 9, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

pilotonline.comen

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Sep 9, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

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Sep 9, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC

ksat.comen

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Sep 9, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC

bssnews.neten

Yemen rebels report fresh Saudi strikes as conflict deepens

Sep 9, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC