Saudi Arabia's military role in Yemen centers on air support and logistics for the internationally recognized government's "Dawn of Yemen" offensive, launched in early October 2026 to reclaim Houthi-held territory including Sanaa. Coalition airstrikes have targeted Houthi positions and infrastructure in and around the capital, such as the October 13 strike on an oil facility after evacuation warnings, while Yemeni ground forces report advances near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Houthis have retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Saudi sites including Riyadh's airport, prompting heightened Saudi defensive measures. Historical patterns show the kingdom relying on aerial campaigns and proxy support rather than large-scale ground deployments into Houthi-controlled areas, with traders assessing low near-term odds of direct Saudi troop movements into Sanaa amid risks of broader escalation.