Riyadh, October 7 – A coalition seeking to restore legitimacy in Yemen said 100 fighter jets took part in the Monday morning launch of Operation Dawn of Yemen. The large-scale air operation destroyed 324 high-value targets, according to statements issued from Riyadh on October 5, 2026. Coalition officials described the strike package as the opening phase of coordinated action against designated military sites.
Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said participating forces are providing air cover to secure the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait. Operations against moving targets remain ongoing as the coalition maintains surveillance and strike capacity over key maritime approaches. The strait is a major shipping corridor linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The coalition also said it is providing round-the-clock air support to Yemeni armed forces operating on the ground. Continuous air cover is intended to support ground movements while the air campaign continues against remaining targets. Officials framed the fighter-jet deployment and sustained support as linked elements of Operation Dawn of Yemen.
The reported participation of 100 fighter jets and the destruction of 324 high-value targets mark the public details released on the operation’s opening day. Air cover for the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and ongoing strikes against moving targets remain part of the coalition account. Round-the-clock support for Yemeni armed forces continues as the stated operational posture following the launch.