Soon.
The armored forces of the Yemeni government army, which had been stationed in the city of Hodeidah, slowly drove out of the city.
And close behind them were a large number of Yemeni government troops.
Judging by their numbers, they even outnumbered the Houthi forces that had come to attack.
The Yemeni government army was a regular army, and its equipment was far superior to that of the Houthi forces, who were nothing more than a ragtag militia.
In addition, they had now received support from the wealthy Saudi Arabia.
Their weapons and equipment had been replaced with even more advanced ones.
The tanks at the front of the armored force were several M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks that Saudi Arabia had specially sent over.
This was the main battle tank equipped by the US Army.
The tank vehicles were equipped with advanced vehicle information systems and battlefield management systems, and were fitted with new protective armor and electronic equipment.
This was one of the most advanced main battle tanks in the world today.
Even Saudi Arabia itself only had a few hundred of these tanks.
And the infantry fighting vehicles and armored vehicles of this force were equally advanced.
Not only in heavy weapons, but even in basic individual assault rifles.
They used world-class small arms.
Including the German-made G3 series rifles and Western-style Minimi light machine guns.
Compared to the well-equipped Yemeni government army, the Houthi forces were like beggars.
Their combat equipment had no system support, and they basically used whatever they could get their hands on.
Most of them were old AKs and old RPGs.
This disparity in military equipment and capability resulted in the Houthi forces never daring to engage in a direct confrontation with the Yemeni government army.
But now, faced with this well-equipped Yemeni government army force that also had a numerical advantage.
The Houthi members charged forward without any fear.
Boom boom boom -
In an instant.
The flames of war erupted outside the city of Hodeidah.
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"Report! Our armored forces have engaged in a direct confrontation with the Houthi forces!"
"Their front line was instantly blown open by our main battle tanks."
"Report! Our ground forces have achieved fire suppression against the Houthi forces."
"The current advance is very smooth!"
"Report..."
Inside the Hodeidah port command center.
Mahmoud and a group of senior Yemeni government army officers were overjoyed upon hearing these good reports.
"Hahaha, it seems the Houthi forces aren't as scary as we thought!"
"If they had just stuck to guerrilla warfare, we might not have been able to do anything."
"But who would have thought they would be so stupid as to attack us head-on, they're just asking for it!"
"Heh, with those junky weapons of the Houthi forces, how can they resist our iron tide?"
"I heard that the Houthi forces have a new leader, it seems this leader is a battlefield idiot!"
The group of senior Yemeni government officers laughed triumphantly.
And upon hearing their laughter, Mahmoud's heart swelled with excitement.
He couldn't believe that this incredible fortune had fallen into their lap.
The Houthi forces had abandoned their signature guerrilla warfare and instead launched a frontal attack on them.
This tactic was clearly a mistake.
If they could wipe out the main force of the Houthi forces, they might be able to seize the Yemeni capital in one fell swoop!
However, while the Yemeni government army was still basking in their victory.
A Houthi special forces unit of 100 men had already arrived near the Hodeidah port under the cover of the war outside.
They were within spitting distance of the Yemeni government's command center.
Due to the attack of the Houthi forces outside.
The Yemeni government army had already deployed all its main forces to the front line.
In the entire Yemeni government army headquarters, apart from a small number of troops responsible for protecting the command personnel, there were basically no soldiers left.
This special force, forged in the crucible of military training, although still lacking in equipment.
But their combat qualities and skills were quite high.
After reaching the vicinity of the Yemeni government army camp, they moved swiftly.
The Houthi commander in charge of this decapitation operation, after observing the situation of the guards at the gate.
Signaled to the few special forces behind him with a tactical gesture.
The special forces members, their eyes sharp, nodded in agreement.
Then, they drew their daggers from their waists, bent down, and quietly surrounded the entrance from both sides.
The Yemeni government army soldiers guarding the entrance were chatting happily at that moment.
They were completely unaware of the danger lurking behind them.
Two of the special forces members held tactical daggers in their left hands.
They quietly bent over and approached from the sides.
The other special forces members guarded the flanks with their guns.
They quietly approached, and before the two Yemeni government guards could react.
The two Houthi special forces members quickly moved forward and covered their mouths.
Then, a flash of cold steel, and daggers left deep cuts on the necks of the two government guards.
The two government guards widened their eyes, not even realizing what had happened before they collapsed on the ground.
Immediately afterwards, the other Houthi special forces members quickly moved forward.
They dragged the bodies of the two government guards aside.
Several special forces members quietly peered into the camp and observed for a moment.
Then they gestured to the special forces behind them.
Upon receiving the message, the special forces at the rear rushed into the camp.
They moved in unison, alternately covering each other as they advanced rapidly.
Meanwhile, in the Yemeni government command center.
Mahmoud was listening to the continuous reports from the battle outside.
While deploying the next phase of the offensive strategy.
Through their analysis, they believed that this night's battle would surely wipe out the main force of the Houthi forces.
They were even starting to consider whether to take a rest.
Or whether to directly lead the main force to Sana'a, the capital, and seize the city.
Da da da…
But just then.
A series of crisp gunshots rang out in the ears of the elated crowd.
The senior Yemeni government officers were still bewildered when they heard the gunshots.
"What's going on?"
"How can there be gunshots in our camp?!"
"Where are our guards?"
Mahmoud shouted in shock.
He had a bad feeling in his heart.
Could it be that the Houthi forces had sneaked into their camp?
How could that be possible?
Although the troops on the outskirts of their camp were all on the front line.
But the security inside their camp was also very strict.
Moreover, to silently cross from Hodeidah city to here.
They could not have gone unnoticed by their government forces.
Only elite special operations personnel could have done this.
But the Houthi forces were just a ragtag militia who fought guerrilla warfare.
How could they have special forces?
Just as Mahmoud was puzzled.
The door to the room they were in was suddenly kicked open.
Houthi special forces members, all wearing the same combat uniform, rushed in.
They pointed their guns at the Yemeni government command personnel inside.
"Don't move!"
"You're captured!"
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