🇾🇪 | Yemen War Update:
Complete Battlefield Timeline:
— Terence Barry
Independent Resistance Alliance News
— Saudi escalation across Yemen
Saudi Arabia launched a major escalation across Yemen as drones struck the Kitaf and Al-Buqa districts in Saada Governorate in northern Yemen. At the same time, Saudi warplanes carried out a large wave of airstrikes across the country. According to Al Masirah, Saudi aircraft launched at least 70 airstrikes across six Yemeni provinces during recent hours, targeting Taiz, Al-Jawf, Marib, Al-Hudaydah, Saada, and Al-Bayda. Saudi fighter jets also bombed the surroundings of Jabal Al-Nar, east of the strategic coastal city of Al-Mokha, in an attempt to stop the advance of the Yemeni Armed Forces.
— The Yemeni Armed Forces begin a major western coast offensive
As Saudi airstrikes intensified, the Yemeni Armed Forces opened a major offensive along the western coast. Ballistic missiles, drones, artillery, and rocket barrages targeted Saudi-backed PLC troop concentrations around Al-Mokha, while simultaneous ground assaults advanced through western Taiz and southern Al-Hudaydah. The missile and drone strikes were directed at troop gatherings, military camps, defensive positions, and reinforcement routes around Al-Mokha as the battle expanded along the coast.
— Camp Khalid bin Walid falls
One of the first major breakthroughs came with the capture of Camp Khalid bin Walid, a strategic military base on the western coast. Following its capture, AnsarAllah forces continued advancing westward toward Jabal Al-Nar, opening another route toward Al-Mokha from the east. The capture of Camp Khalid was accompanied by the withdrawal of Saudi-backed PLC positions surrounding the base.
— The collapse of the Hays front
The western coast front rapidly collapsed after Saudi-backed PLC forces withdrew from Hays. AnsarAllah entered the city following the withdrawal, with footage showing fighters arriving in military vehicles before taking positions across the city. Images later emerged showing AnsarAllah fighters standing in front of the Security Directorate building in Hays, confirming complete control over the city. The Governor of Al-Hudaydah later confirmed the complete liberation of Hays district. This marked one of the major urban gains of the western coast offensive.
— Tariq Affash orders a withdrawal
As the Hays front collapsed, Tariq Affash released an audio recording addressing his forces. In the recording, he instructed his forces to withdraw from Hays and Al-Khawkhah toward Al-Mokha. He also spoke about what he described as betrayal by Saudi Arabia and other coalition factions, saying coalition partners had abandoned forces fighting on the western coast. The audio circulated as withdrawals accelerated across the front.
— Mass withdrawal across the Hays axis
The withdrawal expanded far beyond Hays. Saudi-backed PLC forces withdrew from the entire Hays direction on the western coast, abandoning a long list of military positions and towns. The withdrawal included Al-Maqbanah Heights, Hays, Port of Al-Haymah, Al-Khawkhah, Abu Musa Military Camp, Southern Shar’ab Heights, Nakhlah, Al-Mafraq, Khalid bin Walid Military Camp, Al-Matahif, and Jabal Al-Nar. Battlefield maps released afterward showed the entire withdrawn zone becoming unmarked and expected to come under AnsarAllah control in the following hours.
— AnsarAllah liberates Al-Khawkhah
Immediately after securing Hays, AnsarAllah continued advancing south along the coast. AnsarAllah entered Al-Khawkhah after Saudi-backed PLC forces abandoned the city. Media later emerged showing AnsarAllah fighters at the entrance of Al-Khawkhah, confirming the city’s liberation. The Governor of Al-Hudaydah officially confirmed the complete liberation of both Hays and Al-Khawkhah. Al-Khawkhah had been one of the last major coastal positions on the road toward Al-Mokha under Saudi-backed control.
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— Al-Mafraq and Jabal Al-Nar are freed and captured
Following the withdrawal from Al-Khawkhah, AnsarAllah continued advancing inland. Saudi-backed PLC forces withdrew from Al-Mafraq and Jabal Al-Nar, with PLC-linked sources confirming the withdrawals. AnsarAllah then secured both locations, giving Yemeni forces control over the mountain approaches east of Al-Mokha. The capture of Jabal Al-Nar opened another axis toward the strategic port city.
— Shuqayrah becomes the next objective
The offensive expanded into Al-Wazi’iyah District, where the Yemeni Armed Forces captured Shuqayrah, the administrative center of the district. The advance extended Yemeni control over western Taiz while shortening the distance to Al-Mokha from inland positions.
— Saudi airstrikes attempt to stop the advance
As AnsarAllah advanced toward Al-Mokha, Saudi fighter jets intensified their air operations. Repeated airstrikes targeted the surroundings of Jabal Al-Nar, east of Al-Mokha, specifically aiming to slow the Yemeni ground advance through the mountain corridor leading to the city. Additional Saudi strikes continued across Taiz, Al-Hudaydah, Marib, Al-Jawf, Saada, and Al-Bayda during the same period.
— The battle of Al-Mokha begins
With Hays, Al-Khawkhah, Camp Khalid, and Jabal Al-Nar captured, the Yemeni Armed Forces launched the next stage of the offensive, opening the battle for Al-Mokha. Ground forces advanced simultaneously from two directions, from Jabal Al-Nar toward eastern Al-Mokha and from Yakhtal toward northern Al-Mokha. Missile, artillery, rocket, and drone attacks intensified against Saudi-backed PLC positions inside Al-Mokha and the surrounding areas. The city came under continuous bombardment as Yemeni forces attempted to weaken defensive positions before entering.
— Ballistic missile and drone strikes on Al-Mokha
The Yemeni Armed Forces launched heavy ballistic missile salvos and drone attacks against Saudi-backed troop concentrations around Al-Mokha. Continuous ballistic missile strikes, drone attacks, artillery bombardments, and rocket strikes targeted military gatherings and defensive positions around the city. The bombardment focused on Al-Mokha and its surrounding countryside as Yemeni ground forces advanced.
— Yakhtal comes under assault
The next battlefield objective became Yakhtal, just north of Al-Mokha. AnsarAllah forces entered the area after advancing along the western coast. Clashes erupted on the eastern outskirts of Yakhtal while Yemeni forces simultaneously approached Al-Mokha from the direction of Jabal Al-Nar. Later battlefield updates confirmed that AnsarAllah had captured Yakhtal and continued advancing toward central Al-Mokha. Reports stated that Yemeni forces had entered the town as Saudi-backed forces withdrew and abandoned their positions.
— Al-Mokha comes under pressure from two directions
Following the advance into Yakhtal, Yemeni forces approached Al-Mokha simultaneously from Yakhtal in the north and Jabal Al-Nar in the east. Reports stated that AnsarAllah forces had taken positions around Al-Mokha for approximately 90 minutes, while fighting continued around the city’s outskirts. The offensive was aimed at isolating Al-Mokha before entering the city center.
— Panic and withdrawals inside Al-Mokha
Reports described widespread panic among Saudi-backed PLC fighters inside Al-Mokha. Large numbers of forces reportedly withdrew toward Aden as AnsarAllah approached, while other reports stated that some fighters abandoned military equipment and heavy weapons during their retreat. Videos reportedly showed Saudi-backed fighters fleeing Al-Khawkhah while leaving heavy weapons along roadsides after Yemeni forces entered the town.
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— Collective surrender after the general amnesty
Reports from the battlefield stated that growing numbers of Saudi-backed fighters began surrendering their weapons as AnsarAllah approached Al-Mokha. The surrender followed the announcement of a general amnesty for Yemenis fighting alongside Saudi-backed forces, with some reports describing fighters laying down their weapons and surrendering after the announcement.
— Mahdi Al-Mashat announces a general amnesty
Mahdi Al-Mashat, a member of AnsarAllah’s Political Bureau, announced a general amnesty for Yemenis who had been deceived into joining Saudi-backed forces. He said anyone who laid down their weapons and returned to the homeland would be covered by the presidential amnesty. The announcement was directed at fighters serving with Saudi-backed militias across the western coast.
— Al-Hudaydah Governorate begins implementing the amnesty
Following Mahdi Al-Mashat’s announcement, Al-Hudaydah Governorate announced the start of practical measures to implement the conditional presidential amnesty. Local authorities called on Saudi-backed fighters on the western coast to lay down their weapons, leave Saudi-backed fronts, and return safely to their families without fear of arrest or punishment. Officials said the measure was intended to prevent further bloodshed, facilitate the return of fighters, and strengthen security and social stability.
— Leadership collapse inside Saudi-backed forces
The battlefield losses triggered resignations. Youssef Al-Sharaji, commander of Saudi-backed mercenary forces on the Taiz front, submitted his resignation, citing heavy battlefield losses, the loss of military positions, poor coordination, and betrayal from within the ranks. The resignation came as western coast positions continued collapsing.
— Internal accusations inside the coalition
Reports described growing disputes between Saudi-backed and UAE-backed factions. Saudi-backed groups accused UAE-backed formations of abandoning positions, while UAE-backed groups accused Saudi-backed forces of collapsing the front. The accusations emerged after rapid territorial losses on the western coast.
— Hamdi Shukri intercepts retreating fighters
Reports stated that Hamdi Shukri, commander of the Second Brigade of Saudi-backed mercenary forces, began intercepting retreating fighters. According to the reports, he confiscated weapons, vehicles, and equipment allegedly taken during the withdrawal from frontline positions. The move reflected growing disorder inside the retreating forces.
— Statement from Hizam Al-Assad
AnsarAllah Political Bureau member Hizam Al-Assad issued a statement following the western coast advances. He declared, “Our western coasts are a Yemeni republic, not a Saudi monarchy.” The statement came as AnsarAllah consolidated control over newly captured coastal territory.
— Saudi-backed tribes isolate a commander in Al-Jawf
Reports from Al-Jawf said Saudi-backed tribes isolated one of their commanders after AnsarAllah advances in the province. Initial reports suggested he had been captured, although there was no definitive confirmation of his capture. An audio statement attributed to the commander denied the reports and described the tribes that isolated him as “terrorist gangs.”
— Saudi Arabia expands its air campaign
Saudi fighter jets intensified strikes throughout western Yemen during the offensive. Additional strikes targeted Jabal Al-Nar east of Al-Mokha and other western Taiz and Al-Hudaydah fronts. Saudi aircraft continued attempting to slow AnsarAllah’s advance toward the Red Sea coast, while strikes were also reported across six Yemeni provinces.
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— Missile and drone operations inside Saudi Arabia
The Yemeni Armed Forces expanded their operations into Saudi territory during the offensive. Unofficial reports stated that Yemeni ballistic missiles struck King Fahd Air Base in Taif, with explosions reportedly heard around the base. Separate reports later stated that approximately four large explosions were heard in Taif.
— King Khalid Air Base targeted
Yemeni sources reported missile and suicide drone strikes against King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait. According to the reports, multiple missiles and attack drones targeted the base, while additional reports described explosions around the installation.
— Sirens in Abha and Khamis Mushait
Reports stated that explosions shook Abha and Khamis Mushait, while air raid sirens sounded in both cities following Yemeni missile and drone attacks. These reports came as Yemeni missile operations expanded against Saudi military infrastructure.
— Additional Saudi airstrikes around Jabal Al-Nar
Saudi fighter jets continued bombing the area surrounding Jabal Al-Nar, east of Al-Mokha, in an attempt to prevent the Yemeni Armed Forces from advancing farther toward the city. The airstrikes came as Yemeni ground forces moved through Yakhtal and Jabal Al-Nar.
— The western coast front collapses further
The rapid withdrawal left Saudi-backed PLC forces without a continuous defensive line between Hays and Al-Mokha. AnsarAllah continued consolidating its positions across the newly captured areas while Saudi-backed forces retreated toward Al-Mokha and, according to several reports, toward Aden. The collapse also left heavy weapons and military equipment abandoned along roads in areas evacuated by the withdrawing forces.
— Al-Mokha becomes the central battlefield
By the latest battlefield updates, Al-Mokha had become the main focus of the offensive. AnsarAllah forces were advancing toward the city from Yakhtal and Jabal Al-Nar, while the Yemeni Armed Forces continued launching missile, drone, artillery, and rocket attacks against Saudi-backed positions. Large explosions were reported inside Al-Mokha as the battle intensified.
— Latest battlefield situation
The latest reports place AnsarAllah in control of Hays, Al-Khawkhah, Al-Mafraq, Jabal Al-Nar, Yakhtal, Camp Khalid bin Walid, Abu Musa Military Camp, Port of Al-Haymah, Southern Shar’ab Heights, Al-Maqbanah Heights, Nakhlah, Al-Matahif, and Shuqayrah in Al-Wazi’iyah District.
Saudi-backed PLC forces have withdrawn from a wide area stretching across the Hays axis toward Al-Mokha. The withdrawal includes multiple military camps, heights, towns, and positions that previously formed the main defensive belt protecting the approaches to the strategic coastal city.
The battle for Al-Mokha is now underway, with AnsarAllah advancing from both the Jabal Al-Nar and Yakhtal directions. Saudi-backed forces remain inside parts of the city, while other formations are reportedly withdrawing toward Aden. Yemeni ballistic missile, drone, artillery, and rocket attacks continue targeting Saudi-backed positions in Al-Mokha and its surrounding countryside, while Saudi aircraft continue striking the approaches to the city in an attempt to halt the advance.
The western coast offensive has therefore moved from the liberation of Hays and Al-Khawkhah to the direct battle for Al-Mokha, the strategic Red Sea port that remains the principal objective of the current Yemeni advance.
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🇾🇪 AnsarAllah enters Al-Mokha:
AnsarAllah forces have entered the center of Al-Mokha and begun deploying across the coastal city. With AnsarAllah now inside Al-Mokha, no bloodshed has been reported so far. Saudi-backed forces and mercenaries are fleeing with their families, while large numbers of fighters are withdrawing from parts of the city as AnsarAllah continues to advance and secure the first neighborhoods.
A significant withdrawal of joint forces from Dhubab toward Aden is also underway. Sana’a forces have begun securing the first neighborhoods of Al-Mokha as Saudi-backed forces retreat from the city.
With the liberation of Al-Mokha from Saudi-backed forces and their affiliated formations, the Bab Al-Mandab area would geographically come under AnsarAllah’s control, marking a major strategic development along Yemen’s western coast.
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🇾🇪 | BREAKING — Al-Mokha has fallen under AnsarAllah control. A general amnesty has been announced for those who choose to lay down their weapons and abandon the service of external enemies. The PLC has officially withdrawn from practically every position north of Al-Mokha, including the Al-Maqbanah Heights, Hays, Port of Al-Haymah, Al-Khawkhah, Abu Musa Military Camp, Southern Shar’ab Heights, Nakhlah, Al-Mafraq, Khalid bin Walid Military Camp, Al-Matahif, and Jabal Al-Nar. This unprecedented withdrawal has effectively placed almost the entirety of western Yemen under AnsarAllah control, with the exception of the southernmost regions.
No bloodshed has been reported so far. With this, a major victory for AnsarAllah has become a reality. An imminent response may come from the fraudulent Makkah alliance to replenish its forces, especially following the collapse of the Saudi-backed forces and their supply lines.
🇾🇪 | Following the entry of Ansar Allah forces into Mokha Port and the capture of Yemen's western coast overlooking the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a large number of Saudi mercenaries were captured by fighters of the Yemeni Armed Forces. At the same time, drone surveillance footage reportedly shows forces under Riyadh's command mobilizing from other areas toward the strategic port of Mokha.
🇾🇪 | Statement of the Yemeni Armed Forces regarding the targeting of sensitive targets in the capital of the Saudi enemy, Riyadh, and the targeting of Aramco in Yanbu with a large number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, September 19, 2026:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Allah Almighty said: “And whoever transgresses against you, transgress against him in the same manner as he transgressed against you.” Allah Almighty has spoken the truth.
In response to the great falsehood of accusing Yemen, the land of faith and wisdom, of targeting Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and supporting it through the abuse of the Qarun of this era, the Najdi Saudi devil's horn.
In response to the continuation of the criminal Saudi enemy's aggressive air raids against our dear people using F-15 and Typhoon warplanes, which take off from the bases of Khamis Mushait and Taif, and which have so far carried out 732 air raids, leaving civilians martyred and wounded and causing destruction to civilian infrastructure.
As part of the response to the attempts of the criminal Saudi enemy to target Sanaa using ISIS-like methods through attempted bombings targeting civilians without distinction or exception.
Therefore, the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out two qualitative military operations using a large number of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
The first targeted sensitive targets in the capital of the Saudi enemy, Riyadh, while the second targeted Aramco in Yanbu.
Both operations were crowned with success, thanks to Allah Almighty, and resulted in massive fires in the targeted areas.
The Yemeni Armed Forces confirm that what is being promoted by the media outlets of the Saudi enemy through false propaganda that we are targeting civilians has no basis in truth. If this happens, it is due to failed interceptions by the Saudi enemy's defenses.
The Yemeni Armed Forces continue to impose a blockade-for-blockade and escalation-for-escalation equation and to target mobilizations affiliated with the Saudi enemy until the aggression stops and the siege on our dear country ends.
— As of now, there are NO direct and recent indications from the Iranian side regarding the situation in Yemen and its possible response in the event of massive bombardment of the Yemeni resistance. If such strikes occur, there is a higher possibility that AnsarAllah could begin targeting American bases and infrastructure inside Saudi Arabia and potentially American diplomatic facilities. There are also concerns that Kuwait could be used as a platform for major strikes against Iran, which could, in turn, trigger a broader Iranian response against assets involved in such operations. However, it must be understood that despite what we know about Iran’s capabilities and the strength of the Iranian Armed Forces, our concern is that, in the event of mass bombing against AnsarAllah, Iran could take action against American assets in order to provide support and protection. At the same time, the structure of the Iranian government and the decision-making process within the SNSC present questions that cannot currently be answered with certainty. What is clear, however, is that the Leader and Wali al-Faqih, Mujtaba Khamenei, would not want such a scenario to unfold without consideration of the wider strategic consequences, and coordination with AnsarAllah remains an important factor. The opening of the AnsarAllah fund was also one of the indications reflected in his letters. That is why we can say that we do not know many things at present, and it is better to wait and watch. Until then, unity on shared values must be preserved, while the tit-for-tat against pressures, infiltrators, and imposters will remain active.
If Pakistani or Turkish forces take any action against AnsarAllah, AnsarAllah could target Pakistani cargo ships and shops in the waters, as well as the assembly of Pakistani forces inside Saudi Arabia, which may result in mass casualties. We call on the Pakistani nation worshippers to compose poems and dramas much beforehand, leaving the place for the names to be filled in later. The same goes for Turkey.
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