Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said on the 5th that 100 coalition warplanes took part overnight in "Operation Dawn of Yemen", destroying 324 high-value targets. He said the coalition is providing air cover for the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, continuing strikes on mobile targets and offering round-the-clock air support to Yemeni government ground forces. Yemen Presidential Leadership Council chair Rashad al-Alimi said he launched the operation to restore state institutions, retake Sanaa

Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said on the 5th that 100 coalition warplanes took part overnight in "Operation Dawn of Yemen", destroying 324 high-value targets. He said the coalition is providing air cover for the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, continuing strikes on mobile targets and offering round-the-clock air support to Yemeni government ground forces. Yemen Presidential Leadership Council chair Rashad al-Alimi said he launched the operation to restore state institutions, retake Sanaa and end the Houthi rebellion.