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Sanaa-Aligned Forces Claim Gains at Jabal Kharaz as Aden Troops Pull Back Toward City
Sanaa forces say an offensive called “And Allah is More Severe in Power and More Severe in Punishment” captured most of Jabal Kharaz and the Kharaz military camp on 14 November, prompting Aden-aligned units to withdraw from Khor Amira toward Aden and giving Sanaa’s side claimed fire control over nearby areas.
Sanaa-aligned forces say they have advanced on key high ground near the southern Yemeni port of Aden, reporting control over much of Jabal Kharaz and a nearby military position after a day of fighting.
According to these forces, the 14 November operation, codenamed “And Allah is More Severe in Power and More Severe in Punishment,” began with an attack on Jabal Kharaz and the Kharaz military camp. By the end of the day, they say they had taken most of the mountain and the camp.
The same accounts state that units aligned with Aden then withdrew from Khor Amira toward Aden. Sanaa’s side describes the new positions as giving them fire control over adjacent areas, meaning they can threaten movement and locations with weapons from their current lines.
The terrain around Jabal Kharaz is mountainous, which can offer strong defensive positions but is difficult and costly to fight over. The reported pullback of Aden-aligned forces suggests they were either pushed off the heights or chose to regroup closer to Aden.
These ground reports come against the backdrop of Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa on the same day, showing that air operations by external actors continue even as front lines on the ground shift.
Key developments to monitor include whether Sanaa-aligned forces can hold the positions they claim on Jabal Kharaz, how Aden-based units reorganize their defenses closer to the city, and any signs of increased displacement from communities near the contested mountain and camp.