Yemen fighting intensifies as Houthis report deadly strikes near Sanaa
Yemen's war has intensified on multiple fronts, with government forces saying they repelled Houthi assaults in Marib and pushed into al-Jawf, while Houthi authorities reported deadly strikes in Sanaa province. The latest reports point to simultaneous ground fighting and air attacks in a conflict that has again drawn heavy civilian losses. The fighting is part of the government's "Dawn of Yemen" operation, which has been under way for more than a month.Government forces said troops backed by warplanes and drones fought for hours to stop Houthi advances in Marib province and destroyed fortifications and combat equipment. They also said they... [Continue Reading]
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Yemeni government claims gains in al-Jawf offensive as missile strike kills recruits in al-Dhalea
Yemeni government forces say they have advanced further into the al-Dahida mountain range in eastern al-Jawf province as fighting intensifies across several fronts in the country's north and south. The claim comes amid Operation Dawn of Yemen, a campaign now in its second month against Houthi positions. In a separate development, a ballistic missile reportedly struck a military training camp in northern al-Dhalea, killing eight people and wounding more than 15.According to a statement from the armed forces, troops backed by fighter jets and drones stormed Houthi fortifications and barracks in the al-Dahida area and seized weapons and military equipment.... [Continue Reading]
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Yemeni government forces are pressing a counteroffensive in Al-Jawf Governorate, focusing on strategic heights east of the provincial capital, al-Hazm. The operation is part of Operation Dawn of Yemen, the government campaign launched last month to reverse Houthi territorial gains. The latest movement on the ground underscores how Al-Jawf has become a new focal point in the war.A field commander identified as Colonel Rabie Al-Qurashi said government forces had taken full control of the Huwaishan mountain range east of al-Hazm. He said the area forms the first line of Houthi defence on the eastern axis and that holding the rugged... [Continue Reading]
Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile as fighting and airstrikes continue in Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile aimed at Saudi Arabia's southern region, as fighting continues on several fronts in Yemen. The coalition also said it destroyed a drone launched toward the same area earlier in the weekend. At the same time, Houthi-affiliated media reported that seven people were wounded in coalition air strikes in the Red Sea city of Hodeidah.Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki said the missile was intercepted on Monday, while the drone was destroyed on Sunday evening. Saudi Civil Defence later issued and then lifted alerts for Abha, Khamis Mushait, Taif and... [Continue Reading]
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