At 11:11 UTC on 15 September 2026, United States forces launched airstrikes against Houthi positions near the city of Taiz, marking the most significant kinetic event recorded in Yemen for the day. The operation, reported by the monitoring channel monitor_the_situation and accompanied by video footage, was part of a broader U.S. effort to degrade Houthi capabilities in the region. No casualty figures were released, and the strike was described only as targeting “Houthi positions” without specification of weapon systems used.

Coordinated Saudi‑Yemeni Air Campaigns

Following the U.S. strike, Saudi Arabia and Yemeni forces conducted multiple air operations across the country. At 07:04 UTC, Saudi‑Yemeni aircraft bombed Ta’izz Airport in the Ta’izz Governorate, a strategic hub near al‑Janad that remains under Ansarullah (Houthi) control. The attack, documented by the channel rnintel, did not list any weapons or casualties but underscored the continued focus on transport and logistics nodes.

Later, at 07:32 UTC, a joint Saudi‑Yemeni airstrike targeted a weapons depot in Jabal Hilan, Ma’rib Governorate. The depot, located in an area held by the Houthi‑aligned Ansarullah, produced secondary explosions that were captured in a photograph shared by rnintel. Again, no specific munitions were identified, but the visual evidence suggests the use of high‑explosive ordnance capable of igniting stored armaments.

At 16:15 UTC, Saudi and Yemeni aircraft struck al‑Ma'Kashah in the Hayfan area of southeast Ta’izz. The location, also under Houthi control, was hit by multiple sorties, with a photo released by rnintel illustrating the impact. The report lists “aircraft” as the weapon category and confirms the involvement of both Saudi and Yemeni forces.

Yemeni Air Force Operations on the Red Sea Coast

The Yemeni Air Force conducted two separate strikes on the western coast. At 14:35 UTC, Yemeni forces bombed Houthi positions in the coastal districts of Mocha and Dhubab, as reported by monitor_the_situation. The channel posted a video showing the aftermath, though it did not specify the type of munitions employed.

Earlier, at 15:47 UTC, the Yemeni Air Force targeted Ansar Allah equipment in Dhubab and the nearby city of Mokha. Footage shared by intelslava confirms the use of aircraft, but, like the other Yemeni strikes, no casualty numbers were disclosed.

Houthi Counter‑Offensive and Saudi Artillery

In the northern province of Al Jawf, Houthi forces released a 26‑minute video showing a coordinated attack on Saudi‑backed PLC technicals and MRAPs. The footage, posted by GeoPWatch, documents the use of mortars, ZSU‑23‑2 autocannons, KPV and DShK machine guns, SPG‑9 recoilless rifles, and possibly Dehlavieh (9M133) anti‑tank guided missiles. Saudi F‑15E Strike Jets were also observed overhead, indicating a combined arms response. The video concludes that the Houthi assault halted the Saudi‑backed counter‑offensive in the Jawf region.

"The Ansarullah (AlHouthis) publish 26 minutes worth of footage of attacks on PLC technical' & MRAPs, halting the counteroffensive in Yemen's 'Jawf' today. The video included the use of mortars, 'ZSU-23-2' autocannons, 'KPV' and 'DShK' MG, 'SPG-9' recoilless rifles, and possibly 'Dehlavieh (9M133)' ATGMs. Clips of RSAF 'F-15E' Strike Jets over the combat zone were shown." – GeoPWatch

Simultaneously, Saudi artillery and rocket fire struck the al‑Buq heights, a Houthi‑held high ground in northern Yemen. The attack, reported by rnintel, employed rockets and conventional artillery, though specific calibers were not disclosed.

Ground Engagements and Infiltration Attempts

On the same day, Houthi forces attempted an infiltration of Harib in Ma’rib Governorate. According to rnintel, the attack was repelled by local Shabwah Emergency Forces, with no reported casualties. The incident marks the second Houthi assault on Harib within the week, indicating a persistent effort to destabilize government‑controlled areas in central Yemen.

Collectively, these events illustrate a pattern of intensified kinetic activity across multiple fronts: aerial strikes by U.S., Saudi, and Yemeni forces; heavy weapon engagements by Houthi militias; and artillery bombardments by Saudi units. While casualty figures remain largely unreported, the volume of high‑intensity engagements suggests a significant escalation in the conflict’s operational tempo.