Yemen's UN-recognised government forces are conducting an urgent investigation into how a major offensive aimed at capturing Sana'a (the Houthi-held capital) collapsed into a sweeping military defeat, leaving the entire western coast of Yemen under Houthi control. More than 15 brigades and an estimated 30,000 fighters retreated, with some Yemeni politicians alleging that billions of dollars in bribes persuaded troops to abandon their positions — accusations that have drawn scrutiny toward past links between the National Resistance Forces and the United Arab Emirates, which withdrew from Yemen in January. Analysts warn that the rout reflects deep failures in coordination, morale, and trust among anti-Houthi factions, and that reversing Houthi gains will require a full restructuring of government forces under a unified command rather than simply deploying reinforcements.