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Yemen's government dismisses ministers and officers after counteroffensive stalls

· Taiz, Yemen · single source so far

The UN-recognised Yemeni government has shaken up its political and military leadership after losing ground to the Houthis in September. The counteroffensive launched on 5 October has failed with thousands dead on both sides, and Taiz remains under a four-week siege.

Location
Taiz, Yemen · Yemen live map
Coordinates
13.58°N 44.02°E
Reported
5 Nov 2026, 13:47 UTC
Category
Conflict · Ground fighting
Impact
4 of 5 · Major
Situation
Saudi–Houthi war
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Yemen government purges leadership as its counteroffensive stalls and Taiz stays besieged

On Thursday Yemen's UN-recognised government dismissed ministers and officers after its counteroffensive, launched on 5 October, failed with thousands dead on both sides. A report says the fighting has settled into attrition. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Medina on Thursday. Taiz remains under a monthlong Houthi siege, with residents short of food, water and fuel.

  • Government forces claim control of the al-Dahida heights in al-Jawf, and fighting is escalating in al-Dhalea, Lahij and Taiz.
  • Thousands have fled fighting around Taiz, and warnings of a catastrophe have been issued.
  • Yemen's interior minister accuses the IRGC and Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to direct Houthi operations.
  • The Asian Cup has been postponed to December 2027 because of unrest in Saudi Arabia, according to the report.
Updated 5 Nov 2026, 14:29 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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