Taiz.. The Battle of Attrition, which paves the way for the battle to retake Sana'a
The military reinforcements arriving at the Taiz fronts, with their advanced weaponry, will significantly alter the course of the confrontation and intensify the pressure and losses on the Houthi terrorist militias, especially if they are accompanied by the provision of suitable weapons for fighting in mountainous terrain to the remaining fronts, along with the necessary reconnaissance and support equipment that will enable fighters to carry out their missions day and night.

Taiz is not an isolated front in the national battle; rather, it represents a key gateway to influencing the balance of power in the war and a fundamental pillar in any military campaign aimed at liberating the western coast, securing Mocha and Bab al-Mandab, and ultimately achieving the larger strategic objective: the liberation of Sana'a and the end of the coup.

The Houthi terrorist militias are suffering mounting losses. According to information circulating on the ground, they are facing increasing pressure on their manpower and are desperately seeking any breakthrough to compensate for their setbacks. This is driving them to expand their mobilization efforts and call up their reserves, an indicator that necessitates close monitoring of their ability to continue fighting at the same rate.

The most dangerous aspect for the militias is that the recruitment pool is widening. There are reports of personnel being withdrawn from police stations and some civilian and security institutions that perform service and intelligence functions within cities, in addition to utilizing their existing manpower reserves in governorates like Saada and Hajjah. If these movements are confirmed, they reveal the extent of the pressure forcing the militias to redeploy their human resources at the expense of other tasks.

Regarding equipment, there are indicators that warrant attention. According to reports, security personnel and vehicles have begun arriving from police stations in Saada and Hajjah, coinciding with information about the militias' attempts to purchase ammunition from Yemeni markets at inflated prices. If these reports are accurate, they indicate increasing pressure on the supply chain, coinciding with the attrition caused by battles and airstrikes that have targeted military sites and depots across the entire theater of operations.

This is precisely where the importance of the battle for Taiz becomes clear. The more the militias are forced to deploy fighters, ammunition, and vehicles to maintain their front lines, the greater the pressure on their reserves, maneuverability, and supply lines. However, transforming this attrition into strategic gains requires sustained, systematic pressure, denying the enemy the initiative, and maintaining the readiness of our forces on all fronts.

This is why we said we are still at the beginning of the battle, and its results cannot be measured by its initial days. A protracted battle is decided by the ability to persevere, the efficiency of the leadership, the cohesion of the forces, the sustainability of supplies, and effective coordination between fronts—not merely by limited advances or the intensity of fire at any given stage.
Our armed forces are still required to capitalize on their readiness, reinforce the Taiz fronts with advanced weaponry and essential supplies, and link their operations to a comprehensive military effort on the other fronts. Local and international developments may open new avenues, but the duty is to prepare for them and act based on capabilities and realities, not to wait for surprises.

The most important message to the military leadership is clear: Do not leave Taiz to fight its battle alone, and do not treat its fronts as merely local defense lines.

Supporting Taiz is part of building military pressure aimed at changing the balance of power in the war, securing Mocha and Bab al-Mandab, preventing the Houthis from consolidating their gains, and creating the conditions for restoring the state and its capital.

Taiz is a link in a single national battle; the western coast, Bab al-Mandab, and Sana'a are not conflicting objectives, but rather interconnected links in the equation for restoring the republic. What is required today is a clear objective, integrated fronts, sustained supplies, and a military decision that transforms the attrition into strategic gains. The goal is not simply to repel an attack here or recapture a position there; the goal is to retake Sana'a, restore the state, and end the coup. Sana'a is the strategic objective, and Taiz is one of the fronts where the battle must be waged with this in mind.
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