Battle for Marib province

See also AQAP ISIS and forces fighting alongside them



Background

 * Ma'rib (Yemen Civil War) Wikipedia
 * 2020 al-Jawf offensive Wikipedia
 * The strategic importance of Jawf province liberation for Yemeni Ansar Allah - ISWNews, March 5, 2020

Bayda-Marib Axis

 * Yemeni forces score major gains in Bayda, Ma’rib - IUVM Press, June 29, 2020
 * HOUTHIS CAPTURED 400KM2 FROM SAUDI-BACKED FORCES IN CENTRAL YEMEN - Southfront, June 30, 2020
 * Video: Yemeni military liberates vast areas from Saudi-paid mercenaries in Marib and Albydaa governorates - YemenWrath, June 30, 2020
 * Twitter thread with same

August 2020

 * Eastern Lion - More progress were made in AnsarAllah(Houthi) operation against Al-Qeada&ISIS terrorists in northern Bayda. village of Khabzah, al-Hatab, Nufan mountain and Aqaba Zaj have been captured. Joint artillery&drone attacks were carried out by AnsarAllah forces.
 * Ansar Allah heavy attack in north of Baydha and south of Marib (Map Update) - ISWNews, August 12, 2020
 * Ansarallah forces on the verge of eliminating Al-Qaeda/ISIS pocket in central Yemen - Al Masdah, August 12, 2020
 * Details of Ansar Allah operation against ISIS and Al-Qaeda terrorists in northwest of Baydha - ISWNews, August 22, 2020
 * Video: Ansarallah(Houthi) offensive against Al-Qeada & ISIS in northwestern Bayda governorate - Eastern Lion, August 22, 2020
 * Video: Despite Saudi airstrikes Houthi forces capture ISIS positions in central Yemen - R&U Videos - August 23, 2020
 * Al Bayda liberation from ISIS and al-Qaeda dropped last chapters of aggression forces plan to occupy province, open front towards capital Sana'a: Security source for "Saba" - Saba, August 23, 2020

2021 offensive

 * @Suriyak - After a week of reinforcements & preparations, #Houthis/#Ansarullah restarted offensive to capture #Marib city... February 7, 2021
 * Iran-backed Houthis resume offensive in Yemen’s Marib - AFP, February 8, 2021 (Via Alarabiya)
 * Yemen: Latest Updates of Al-Jawf and Marib Fronts - ISWNews, February 8, 2021
 * Houthis Strike Saudi-backed Forces In Marib And Al-Jawf With New Power (Map Update) - SouthFront, February 8, 2021
 * Latest Updates on Marib Front, 20 February 2021 (Map Update) - ISWNews.com, February 20, 2021
 * Feb 21: Saudi coalition airstrikes continue as Ansarallah forces capture village near Marib Dam. Advances along the border with Hadramout province to the north of Marib city are reported. An operation to free captives from a prison in Marib city is announced by authorities in Sanaa.