Yemen's internationally recognized government forces launched at least 15 airstrikes on Friday against Houthi positions, gatherings, and vehicles in the Taiz and Hodeidah provinces. These strikes were in support of government forces countering a major Houthi offensive along the Red Sea coast and the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait. The attacks mark a significant escalation in the Yemeni government's use of its own air force against the Houthis. Previously, the Houthis launched a major offensive on Thursday, attempting to advance towards the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the port of Mocha. Al Jazeera reported that the conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 120 combatants. Additionally, according to Saba News Agency, a Houthi missile attack in southwestern Yemen on Saturday killed at least 4 civilians and injured 9.