Yemeni Army repels Houthi ground assault in Marib
The Yemeni national army reported successfully repelling a significant Houthi rebel offensive in the eastern Marib Governorate on June 6. The ground battle involved heavy exchanges of artillery and small arms fire as Houthi forces attempted to breach government defense lines. The escalation comes as regional analysts warn of a possible Houthi return to maritime attacks in the Red Sea following recent threats to expand military operations beyond the Persian Gulf.
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Displaced: 300
Source: Yemen Monitor