Battle of Al Hudaydah

Battle of Al Hudaydah
Part of Yemeni Civil War
Al Hudaydah governorate offensive
Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

Hadi Government's al Hudaydah offensive      Hadi Government control      Houthi control
DateFirst phase: 13–22 June 2018
(1 week and 2 days)
Second phase: 9–14 September 2018
(5 days)
LocationAl Hudaydah, Yemen
14°48′08″N 42°57′04″E / 14.80222°N 42.95111°E / 14.80222; 42.95111
Status

Ongoing; Stalemate

  • UAE announces a pause to the military operations on 23 June 2018, because of UN-brokered talks[1]
  • Battle resumed on September 9, 2018 after peace talks collapse due to three days of Houthi delegation absence from Geneva peace talks[2]
Territorial
changes
  • Saudi-led coalition claims capture of territory around Hodeida International Airport from Houthi militants on 16 June 2018[3] and the capture of the airport itself on 20 June 2018[4][5]
  • Houthis recapture the airport,[6] or at least parts of it, by June 22,[7] with Saudi-led coalition positioned five kilometers from the facility[8]
  • Saudi-led coalition forces seized control of key Houthi supply routes from Al Hudaydah to Sana'a on 11 September[2]
Belligerents
 Yemen (Hadi government)
Southern Resistance
 United Arab Emirates
 Saudi Arabia
 Sudan[9]
Supported by:
 France
 United States

 Yemen (Supreme Political Council)

Alleged Support:
 Iran[10][11]
Commanders and leaders
Tareq Saleh Abdul-Malik al-Houthi
Abu Hashem †[2]
Units involved

 Yemen

Southern Resistance

 United Arab Emirates

 Sudan

 France

Houthis

Strength
c. 25,000[22]
c. 1,500 troops[23]		 30,000[23]–40,000[22]
Casualties and losses
28 Yemeni soldiers killed (per medical sources, airport battle, by 21 June)[13]
4 Emirati soldiers killed[24]
140+ killed, 160 captured, 349 vehicles destroyed, 1 naval vessel damaged (Houthi claim)[25][26][27][25][28][29]		 156 killed (per medical sources, airport battle, by 21 June)[13]
250 killed, 160 captured (per Coalition, 13 June)[30]
348 combatants killed (per medical sources, by 21 June)[31]
349 civilians killed (by 24 September)[32]
Location within Yemen

The Battle of Al Hudaydah (Arabic: معركة الحديدة‎, translit. Ma‘rakat al-Hudaydah), codenamed as Operation Golden Victory,[13] is a major Saudi-led coalition assault on the port city of Al Hudaydah in Yemen. It is spearheaded by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia and has been considered as the largest battle since the start of Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen in 2015.[33][34]

Beginning on 13 June 2018 and aiming to dislodge Houthi forces from the port, the objective of the assault is to recapture the city of Al Hudaydah and end the alleged supply of funds, weapons, and ballistic missiles to the Houthis through Al Hudaydah port.[35][36] The Houthis counter by saying that they are defending Yemen from a US backed invasion.[37]

As the port plays the crucial role of delivering over 80 percent of food and aid to Yemen, several humanitarian agencies warned of catastrophic humanitarian consequences.[38] The United Nations has made various attempts and efforts to take over the control of Al Hudaydah port from Houthi and move it under its jurisdiction.[39] But the Houthis have categorically stated that they cooperate with international efforts to deliver aid to Yemen.[21] The United Nations warned that the battle could threaten the lives of 300,000 children in the populated area and prevent food delivery to millions or more.[40]

Multiple reports indicate that the battle has exacerbated the humanitarian situation in Yemen.[41][42][43][44]

Background

The UAE had previously proposed a naval attack on Al Hudaydah in 2016, however the United States advised against it as the operation was deemed to be too risky at that time.[45] In the intervening two years, the UAE trained thousands of Yemeni soldiers, positioning them at bases in Eritrea and along Tihamah as part of the offensive on Al Hudaydah Governorate.[45]

Geographical location

Al-Hudaydah, is a port city in Yemen located in Al Hudaydah governorate in the western coastline of Yemen. The city is located on the Tihāmah coastal plain which borders the Red Sea.[46] Al-Hudaydah is the largest city by population in Al Hudaydah Governorate.[47] Due to its location, Hudaydah port is one of the important and strategic ports in Yemen.[46]

Humanitarian situation

The Yemeni Civil war is an ongoing conflict that began in 2015, closely followed by a Saudi Arabian-led military intervention. The continued conflict led to what the United Nations describes as the "world's worst humanitarian disaster".[48][49] The port city of Al Hudaydah has played a crucial role in delivering imported food into the country.[50] This role has been disrupted several times over the course of the war.[50]

During the 2015 Yemeni Civil War, the Houthi-controlled city's port was bombed by the Saudi-led coalition on 18 August.[51] The port's four cranes were destroyed and several warehouses were damaged. The coalition asserted that the port was housing a hostile naval base, but humanitarian aid organizations stated the coalition's naval blockade was preventing relief from reaching those in need.[51]

In early November 2017, in response to a Houthi missile landing in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi authorities closed the port along with all other routes into Yemen. On 23 November 2017, the authorities allowed the port to reopen for aid deliveries, along with the Sana'a International Airport.[52] UNICEF Executive Director, Henrietta Fore, stated on June 11 that she was "extremely concerned" about reports of a military plan by Arab coalition to capture Hudaida. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, also said that he believed "intense negotiations" by UN representative can prevent start of a war.[53] According to World Health Organization, Hudaida governorate has one of the highest malnutrition rates in the country.[54]

UN attempt at political solution

Prior to the beginning of the battle, three-quarters of humanitarian and commercial cargo entering Yemen arrived via the port of Al Hudaydah.[55] Due to the risk of a humanitarian crisis if the port is besieged, the United Nations attempted to secure an agreement to manage the port under its jurisdiction and negotiated with the Houthis to take control of the port.[55] The Houthis claiming that they have been cooperating with the international relief efforts to deliver aid to the Yemeni people.[21] The coalition claims that Houthis use the port to raise war economy funds through taxation and smuggling weapons into Yemen,[50] an allegation denied by the Houthis.[56] A week before the start of the battle, the United Nations warned up to 250,000 of the city's 600,000 residents could be in danger.[50]

Criticism by Houthis

In a tweet on 15 June, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, the head of the Yemeni Supreme Revolutionary Committee critizied UN envoy Martin Griffith for failing to negotiate a peace, saying: "the role played by the former UN envoy did not exceed the profession of postman, and his initiative was rejected by the US-Saudi aggression in agreement with the mercenaries who refuse to accept the choice of a consensual person for the presidency."[34]

Muhammad Abdel Salam, the Houthi spokesman also stated: "Despite the UN envoy's visit to Sana'a more than once and meeting with Houthi officials for a comprehensive political solution, he has not done anything yet, which appears as a cover for the continuation of aggression."[57]

Prelude

In a statement, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore said the battle will harm 300,000 children who currently live in and around the city. "There are 11 million children in need of humanitarian aid and the attack will lead to choke off this lifeline and have devastating consequences", the statement said.[40] The United Arab Emirates initially stated that it would not attack the port without the support of the United States and the United Kingdom.[55] The United States Government initially expressed concerns about the risks of a battle, though Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense James Mattis subsequently offered qualified support.[55]

According to Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash, the Houthis were warned to evacuate the city within 48 hour and the deadline for Houthi forces to withdraw from Hudaydah expired on the morning of 13 June.[58] The Houthis say that they took power through a popular revolt and are defending Yemen from invasion.[37]

Care International's acting country director, Jolien Veldwijk, warned from Sana'a of an even worse human catastrophe. "People are already exhausted, starving, and have no means to cope with any further escalation of war."[38] Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, the head of the Yemeni Supreme Revolutionary Committee, called on all international organizations to take a serious stance on the aggression and the unprecedented threat it poses to the vital port of Hudaydah, reiterating its continued full cooperation with the international relief efforts to deliver aid to all the Yemeni people.[21]

Western support

United States and other western powers have been criticized by human rights group for supporting Arab coalition airstrikes that have resulted in death of many civilians.[43]

France agreed to use minesweepers to clear explosive and sea mines which were placed by the Houthis around Al Hudaydah Port in anticipation of the attack, hence paving a way for the assault.[59] France also sent special forces.[60]

According to Al Mayadeen, the forces of the Saudi and UAE operation depend on American support for weapons, gear, and coordinates via satellite, as well as refueling planes and the help of combat experts and retired US officers. In preparation for the war, US officers also supervised the training of 2,000 fighters in Eritrea who arrived at the coasts of Hudayda.[61]

Houthis have routinely accused Israel of being involved in the war against Yemen. On 2 June, Houthi spokesman, Muhammad Abd al-Salam said they have documented participation of Israeli planes in the war. He stated that the reason Israel doesn't acknowledge its role is that it does not want cause trouble for the Arab coalition.[62]

The battle

The coalition intended the battle to be short to avoid causing civilian casualties. The aim was to cut off Houthis supplies and force them to come to the negotiation table.[41] Coalition forces have established a forward operating base at the nearby town of al-Khoka, south of Al Hudaydah.[63] As of June 23, 2018 the advance on the city has been paused by the coalition to allow for UN brokered talks, however attacks around the city continue.

Timeline

13 June

According to Yemeni officials, approximately 2,000 Emirati troops assaulted Al Hudaydah, departing from a UAE naval base in Eritrea.[36][58] A worker for CARE reported hearing at least 30 airstrikes on the first day of fighting as the city population was caught in a panic.[38] On the first day of the battle, Emirati and coalition forces reportedly moved to capture Hodeida International Airport, approaching within a few miles.[58][36]

On the first day of fighting, 250 Houthi combatants were also reported killed.[64]

Almasirah and Houthi spokesman Loai al-Shami claimed that Houthi forces hit a coalition ship with two missiles, though this remains unconfirmed.[58][36] The Armed Forces of the UAE has reported that four Emirati soldiers died as of 13 June.[65]

In an official statement the Houthi-allied Yemeni Marine and Coastal Defense Command expressed its high readiness to counter the offensive on the port, warning of more attacks on the invading naval forces. It also added that there's no concern for civilian ships to reach for Hudayda so long as they stayed committed to international maritime law. It also stressed the Yemeni naval forces' national and religious responsibility in defending Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity.[20]

The Ansar Allah movement leader, Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi stated that the United States was the leading player in the attack on Hudayda and that other parties were "tools". He added that Yemenis are fighting "the battle of liberation and resistance, and confront tyranny and arrogance on all fronts".[66]

14 June

Forces loyal to the internationally recognized Yemeni government claimed on 14 June that they could breach the first line of defence by Houthis defending the city.[33] Medical sources reported that thirty Houthi militants were killed near Hodeida airport[67] along with another nine pro-Hadi soldiers.[33] According to Emirati Ambassador to the United Nations Obeid Salem Al Zaabi, coalition forces reached just 2 km from the city airport.[34]

Two Houthi commanders were reported to have been killed in the ensuing battle, and the coalition claims to have discovered "hundreds" of land mines planted by the Houthis to halt the advance of Pro-Hadi and coalition soldiers in Al Hudaydah.[68]

15 June

The United Arab Emirates issued 10 ships and 3 flights carrying food and aid bound to Al Hudaydah.[69]

Yemeni army officials claimed that dozens of its members have been killed mostly by Houthi landmines and roadside bombs planted around the city and disguised as rocks.[69]

Houthi official media, Almasirah, claimed death and injury of more than 40 coalition soldiers close to the seashore after being hit by a Houthi Tochka missile which was launched after intelligence gathering by a reconnaissance aircraft.[70]

16 June

The coalition claimed it was close to capturing Hudayda airport from Houthi control amid clashes outside the airport.[43] The coalition reportedly seized the airport on 16 June and engineers were placed to remove landmines placed around the airport.[3]

Al Mayadeen reporters in Yemen initially claimed the pro-Houthi army and Popular Committees had the airport under control.[71] It also reported that the coalition failed in their push for the airport and had to settle in the seashore.[72] Houthis media denied that the airport was under coalition control and claimed that the coalition forces in the seashore were surrounded from three sides blocking reinforcements from reaching them by land.[73]

Almasirah, a Houthi media outlet, claimed killing over 40 pro Hadi soldiers by Houthi snipers over the last two days in various fronts.[74]

17 June

According to The National, captured Houthi POW have indicated that Houthi forced intended to blow up Hodeida International Airport terminals if coalition forces continued their assault to capture it and has planted thousand landmines across the area. Commander of the coalition forces, Tareq Saleh, has indicated that many of captured Houthis were forced to fight in Al Hudaydah, many of whom were coerced into fighting with threats made against their family members if they refused.[75]

19 June

Houthis claimed to have fired a missile at the Saudi Aramco oil facilities in 'Asir in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Multiple news agencies reported that the coalition captured large areas of Al Hudaydah airport.[76][77] However Almasirah, pro-Houthi news agency, wrote that numerous attempts by the coalition to take over the airport failed despite mobilization of all the coalition soldiers. Almasirah also reported destruction of all buildings inside the Al Hudaydah airport as a result of coalition's heavy aerial bombings and claimed several "heroic" victories by the pro-Houthi army, citing their advance preparations and intelligence work before the start of the war for their success and citing the destruction of 20 coalition armored vehicles and capture of another 10.[78]

Almasirah also reported death of 6 Yemeni civilians including 4 women as a result of coalition on aerial bombings on Al Hudaydah.[79] A claim that was denied by coalition Colonel Turki Al-Malki citing that there was no civilian casualties on the coalition advance on the airport.[80] The coalition accused pro-Houthi militants of breaking international law and placing tanks inside residential areas of Al Hudaydah.[81]

20 June

Almasirah reported a public statement by a pro-Houthi organization called Southern National Front to Resist the Invasion which protested against recruitment of young southern Yemenis by the UAE to fight against the Houthis, calling on the southern tribes to prevent their children from being sent to fight the Houthis.[82] Mohammed Ali al-Houthi also ordered the Houthi-founded Supreme Political Council to declare amnesty for pro Hadi Yemenis who surrender.[83]

Saudi Arabia announced that Yemeni forces captured the airport from Houthi forces, which was again denied by Almasirah.[84]

22 June

Reports regarding shortage of electricity and water for Al Hudaydah residents continue to rise, and relief workers attribute the water shortage due to damaged pipes caused by Houthi trench digging.[85]

Almasirah released video of Houthi forces destroying coalition armored vehicles south of al-Hudaydah airport.[86]

Offensive pause and attempt for Geneva peace talks

On June 23, the United Arab Emirates announced a pause to the military operations and the advance on Al Hudaydah to allow for UN-brokered talks spearheaded by UN envoy to Yemen, Martin Griffiths.[1] A UN peace talk between Yemeni president Hadi and a Houthi delegation was organized to occur in Geneva on September 6 with aims of finding a peaceful resolution on the battle.[87]

Continued clashes on outskirts

On August 4, a coalition airstrike was reported to have killed 30 people on an strike conducted near a hospital and Hudaydah fish market, the coalition denied the news source.[88]

On August 23, the coalition stated that it foiled a booby-trapped boat attack by Houthis in the Red Sea and blamed the Houthis of bombing the bordering village Al Ghalifqa in Al Duraihmi district with an Iranian-made ballistic missile.[89]

On August 31, according to Houthi-run al-Masirah television network report, a Saudi Arabian airstrike attacked three fishing boats in Yemen’s western coastline of Hudaydah city, near the island of Uqban.[90] Based on initial reports, 70 fishermen were missed with later reports mentioning the missing of 19 fishermen.[91]

Collapse of peace talks

On September 9, the peace talk collapsed after Houthis failed to show for 3 consecutive days to start Geneva peace talks on September 6.[92] The Houthis demanded that the UN transfer their wounded to outside Yemen for treatment as a condition to attend the peace talks and stated that the coalition has hindered their departure to Geneva by controlling Yemen's airspace.[93]

Recommence of the Offensive

9 September

After the attempted peace talks between Hadi government and Al Houthis collapsed on 9 September, heavy clashes occurred between Pro Hadi and Houthis with local hospital sources claiming 11 pro-Hadi soldiers and 73 Houthi rebels to have been killed.[94]

11 September

Pro-Hadi forces advanced on Al Hudaydah and seized control of key Houthi supply routes from Al Hudaydah to Sanaa, Kilo 10 and Kilo 16.[2] A Houthi supply commander, Abu Hashem was also reportedly killed in the advance.[95] Houthis denied losing control of kilo 10 and kilo 16 supply routes, stating that the advance on the routes was foiled.[96]

14 September

Pro-Hadi forces advanced and captured Al Hudaydah University with reports of continued clashes between pro-Hadi and Houthi forces occurring south of the city.[97]

Effect on maritime and threats of strait closure

On July 26, Saudi Arabia confirmed that Houthis hit a Saudi oil tanker off the western coast.[98] Saudi energy minister announced on 26 July that the country temporarily ceases oil shipment through Bab-el-Mandeb straight after two Saudi vessels were hit by the Houthi movement.[99] The decision led to increase in oil prices.[100] The Houthi officials had earlier threatened that they would block the vital strait to force the coalition to stop its air strikes on Yemen. Mohammed al-Houthi said that they are able to reach high seas and Saudi ports but they want to keep the strait open in order not to give the coalition an excuse to justify their ongoing war.[101]

Houthi's retaliation

On July 27, Muhammed Abdel Salam, a senior Houthi spokesman warned that the coalition's cities would be targeted in response to their offense on Al Hudaydah stating: "From now on, the capitals of the Arab coalition members will no longer be safe". This followed Houthi's claim that they had targeted UAE international airport in Abu Dhabi, which was denied by UAE authorities.[102] On 27 July, in response to the Houthi attack against two Saudi Arabia's oil tankers, the Saudi-led coalition intensified airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Hodeidah, reportedly the airstrikes targeted military police headquarters and other bases controlled by the Houthi fighters in Hodeidah, causing damage to the city's infrastructure. As a result, dozens of families were forced to flee their homes following the intensive airstrikes.[103]

Continued UN attempt for political solution

On 16 June, Martin Griffiths, the UN special envoy to Yemen, traveled to the Houthi-held capital Sanaa to persuade the Houthis to give up control of Al Hudaydah port amid growing fears that the battle will cut the only lifeline to the country's population.[43] On 26 June, Martin Griffiths traveled to Aden to persuade Hadi for a political solution and to avert an assault on the city. The Houthis reportedly had shown willingness to hand over control of Al Hudaydah port to the UN but both Hadi and UAE insisted that the Houthis must relinquish control of the entire city.[104]

On 30 June, the coalition spokesman announced a temporary pause of the offensive for progress of political dialogue.[105] However, Houthi spokesman, Abdl al-Salam called UAE's declaration of ceasefire "deception", saying that the assaults on the West coast has not stopped.[106]

Houthis deputy prime minister, Hussein Maqbuli, discussed in Sana with the UN coordinator, Lise Grande the conditions of over 24000 internally displaced families in Yemen who according to Maqbuli were intimidated and compelled by the coalition to evacuate their villages and towns.[42]

Impact on the humanitarian situation

Reuters reported on 16 June that the battle led to the closure of the northern entrance of the western city Hodeidah, which leads to Sanaa, blocking a main exit out of the city and making it harder to transport goods from the country's largest port to mountainous regions.[43]

The pro-Hadi government minister of human rights denounced the Houthis tactics of planting sea and land mines around Al Hudaydah port.[107]

Houthi deputy prime minister claimed that the coalition has forced over 24000 families to evacuate their towns and villages.[42]

The battle forced about 2000 high-school students in Al Hudaydah to escape to Sanaa to take part in university admission exams, which was organized by the Houthis to alleviate social frustrations.[108]

UNICEF and UN Humanitarian Coordinator, stated that the coalition airstrikes on infrastructure and Houthi trench digging tactics which disrupt water pipes have put the lives of innocent civilians at risk and are undermining UN efforts to prevent further escalation of the humanitarian disaster, warning of an possibility of an uncontrollable cholera epidemic.[109][44][110]

On 29 July, UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Lise Grande, also issued a statement in response to a 23 July Saudi airstrike on a water facility in Hodaida saying that the recent airstrikes are putting innocent civilians at extreme risk. The statement read “despite working under some of the most difficult conditions imaginable, we’ve reached 80 percent of the people displaced by fighting with some form of assistance. Cholera is already present in neighborhoods across the city and governorate. Damage to sanitation, water and health facilities jeopardizes everything we are trying to do. We could be one airstrike away from an unstoppable epidemic.”[109]

CARE International warned that Yemeni food supplies might run out in two or three months if the Hodaida port is sealed off or put out of action.[111]

Reactions

Houthi leader Mohammed Ali al-Houthi blamed the assault on Western inaction, saying that the British assured them a week earlier that no coalition troops would attack Hudayda "without their agreement and assistance".[34] Houthi spokesman Abdul Salem also stated that aggression in the West Coast "lacks moral and social values, so the aggressors resort to media show off and psychological warfare".[57]

International reactions

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the operation, claiming it would cause a humanitarian disaster.[112]

Hezbollah's Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah, stated that Arabs must be fighting against Israel not Yemen. Alluding to the Saudi-led Operation Decisive Storm against Yemen, he stated "for decades there has been no ‘Decisive Storm,’ not even a slight gust of resolve to fight Israel." He accused Saudi Arabia of abandoning the Palestinian people and warned that KSA would face a humiliating defeat if it didn't resolve the conflict through negotiations. In reference to governments taking part in the war against Yemen, he asked “should the region go to war because of Saudi money?”[113]

On 13 June 2018, the United Kingdom requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the battle.[114] More than forty members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom have called on Prime Minister Theresa May to call for a ceasefire and to stop supplying weapons to coalition nations if necessary.[33] The session concluded with a rejection and opposition to call for a ceasefire and the immediate withdrawal of the Saudi led forces, but has instead urged sides to uphold international humanitarian law during the battle.[115]

Prior to the beginning of the fighting, members of the United States House of Representatives sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Mattis, urging the United States Department of Defense to attempt to prevent or delay the assault.[55] The United States did not express opposition to the offense and has offered airstrike target assistance and qualified support, but noted increasing concerns regarding humanitarian consequences.[55]

UNICEF issued a warning that the attack could threaten the lives of 300,000 children in the populated area and prevent food delivery to as many as 250,000 of the 600,000 population of Al Hudaydah.[40] However, the United Nations Security Council rejected a call for a ceasefire and the immediate withdrawal of the Saudi led forces, but has instead urged sides to uphold international humanitarian law during the battle.[115]

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