Last month, I told the @MHconflicted podcast that even if the Houthis were to capture all of Yemen, the internationally recognized government collapsed, and the national army disintegrated, armed local resistance and opposition to Houthi rule would continue. Today's footage from Yafrus, a historic town and subdistrict in Jabal Habashi, Taiz governorate, illustrates that point. The video reportedly shows local defenders ambushing a Houthi technical. The Houthis may capture territory, dismantle military formations, and seize government institutions, but that does not necessarily translate into control over the population or an end to armed resistance. This is shaping up to be a grueling, protracted conflict, not a short campaign ending in a quick, decisive victory. Even if the Houthis achieve conventional military superiority, they could face years of decentralized armed resistance, local insurgencies, and persistent opposition across Yemen. Winning territory is one thing. Holding it, governing it, and securing the acceptance of the population is an entirely different challenge.