The Yemeni government’s National Resistance announced on Sunday that over 1,500 combatants from both sides were killed during a month-long conflict along the country’s western coastline.
Citing a statement from the pro-government National Resistance, Aljoumhouriya TV reported that the fighting from August 9 to September 10 resulted in over 500 of its own forces killed and approximately 1,500 wounded.
The resistance faction further asserted that over 1,000 Houthi fighters were also killed and thousands sustained injuries during the same timeframe, though these casualty figures remain unverified by independent sources.
According to the statement, the offensive commenced with Houthi missile strikes and attacks utilizing drones and explosive-laden vessels before escalating across fronts stretching from Hays to al-Kadha, Maqbanah, and al-Barh.
The National Resistance confirmed that its Republican Guard and Tihama brigades participated in the engagement.
The pro-government faction alleged that personnel and military experts from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and their regional allies provided direct support to the Houthi offensive. Neither Tehran nor the Houthi movement issued an immediate comment regarding the accusation.
The pro-government faction stated that its command subsequently decided to reposition its forces along new defensive lines to preserve troop strength and prevent encirclement.
It added that Saudi Arabia provided support during the conflict, alongside the pro-government Giants Brigades, Nation’s Shield forces, and tribal volunteers.
The National Resistance declared its intention to continue combating the Houthis as part of Yemen’s armed forces, emphasizing that the loss of a single battle does not signify the end of the broader confrontation.
Conflict in Yemen has escalated in recent weeks, with government-aligned forces and the Houthis reporting clashes across multiple fronts, including Taiz and the western coast.
The Houthis have held the capital, Sanaa, and significant portions of northern Yemen since 2014, whereas the internationally recognized government and its allied groups maintain control over much of the south and east.
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