The weapon shifting Yemen’s frontlines

Yemeni missile attacks targeting Riyadh airport have drawn significant global media attention amidst the ongoing conflict. However, military analysts note that a different, less publicized tactical weapon has played a decisive role in shifting frontlines closer to the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait.

The deployment of this tactical weapon highlights the evolving nature of the conflict in Yemen, where fighting has impacted critical regional choke points and international shipping lanes near Bab al-Mandab alongside higher-profile long-range missile strikes.