The Houthis captured the key supply route between Taiz and Aden cities on October 4, which is part of the Houthi campaign to seize Taiz City.

Saudi or Yemeni government-aligned forces conducted airstrikes on Sanaa City on October 3, likely to degrade Houthi capabilities.

The PLA opened its third overseas military base, the China-Laos Military Joint Support and Training Center, in Ban Keun, Laos.