(Long War Journal) Alexandra Gutowski - The Saudi-led coalition is finally making progress on the ground against Yemen's Houthi rebels. Backed by Saudi air power, Yemeni forces have made significant progress in Yemen's north, which could disrupt Houthi missile strikes on Saudi Arabia. While the Houthis maintain control of Sanaa, Yemen's capital, it is increasingly isolated as the coalition severs essential supply lines. The writer is the senior military affairs analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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