Fighter jets are intensifying airstrikes against Houthi militants and dissident forces as the Arab coalition launched the second stage of the military operation decisive storm in Yemen.
Spokesperson for the coalition, Ahmed Asiri, told reporters on Monday the second stage of the operation will be focused on protecting civilians and securing relief.
"The airstrikes will not be decreased since the coalition is seeking to paralyze the movement of Houthi militants and forces loyal to ex-president on the ground," he said at the daily brief on the operation.
Arab countries led by GCC states launched the operation more than three weeks ago.
It was in response to an appeal by transition president Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi after the militants waged all-out war in the country.
The Houthi militants with support from pro-Saleh forces carried out a coup in September and tightened grip on power in January after placing the president and government under house arrest.
So far, fighter jets from the coalition have destroyed 80% of the ammunition of the militants, according to Asiri.
Moreover, around 60% of equipment, brigades and infrastructure controlled by the militants and dissident forces have been destroyed, he said.
All strategic objectives of the operation have been accomplished perfectly, he said.
Meantime, Asiri expressed the coalition's concerns over Houthi attempts to hinder the arrival of aid into the country and then efforts to reach the affected people.
Militants have harassed relief teams recently and the coalition is now seeking to ensure that aid reaches people directly, he said.
We are establishing a coordination team from government and pro-government organisations in Yemen to take aid to the affected, he elaborated.