Yemen Government Launches Own Air Attacks on Houthis: What that Means
- The Yemeni government launched airstrikes on September 4 against Houthi positions in Hodeidah and Taiz to support ground troops fighting a major Houthi offensive near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- At least 90 people, including 40 government soldiers and 50 Houthi fighters, have been killed as fighting intensified in western Yemen.
- The Houthis seek control of strategic areas near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital global shipping route, raising regional security concerns.
- The recent airstrikes by the Yemeni government mark a significant increase in its own use of air power after a fragile truce unraveled, following previous air attacks since July 2024.
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Yemen airstrikes target Houthis near Bab al-Mandab Strait
Aden: Yemeni government warplanes struck Houthi-held areas in the western provinces of Hodeidah and Taiz, backing ground troops battling a major Houthi offensive near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, a military official told Xinhua. The airstrikes, on Friday, September 4, came as fierce fighting raged across multiple fronts in the two provinces, where Houthi fighters … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, …
The clashes between government forces and the Houthi Ansar Allah group in Yemen have entered a more intense phase, with bloody battles erupting since dawn on Thursday on several fronts in the governorates of Taiz and Hodeidah in the west of the country, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, amid reports of dozens of dead and wounded on both sides...
Fighting in western Yemen has left more than 60 dead in a single day as the Houthis push towards Moka and Bab el-Mandeb. The article Yemen: More than 60 dead in new day of fighting appeared first on FLIGHT.
Fighting in Yemen Escalates Sharply. Over 60 Dead Reported, Houthis Advance Towards Strategic Strait
The clashes have killed soldiers, rebels and civilians. The Houthis are trying to cut off the port of Mocha and approach the Bab el-Mandeb.
Government-backed forces intensify their offensive in Taiz and Hodeidah following further Houthi advances near the Red Sea and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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