Houthi Advance in Al-Bayda Governorate
A Houthi ground offensive in the Al-Bayda governorate on March 26 led to the displacement of 1,800 civilians. According to the Yemen Data Project and local sources, the offensive targeted districts held by pro-government tribes, involving heavy mortar fire on residential pockets. Displaced families moved toward the Marib governorate, seeking safety in established IDP camps. The persistent nature of the frontline shifts in Al-Bayda continues to drive localized displacement waves despite broader regional ceasefire efforts.
Date: March 26, 2026
Location: Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 6
Displaced: 1,800
Source: Yemen Data Project