Heavy clashes reported between Yemeni forces and Houthis in Taiz

Heavy clashes reported between Yemeni forces and Houthis in Taiz

Heavy clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters have been reported in Taiz governorate, particularly in the al-Waziyah district around the al-Dharifah intersection, Al Jazeera reported, quoting government military sources. 

Yemeni government forces have said that some 30 Houthi fighters were killed and another 60 have been wounded. 

Government forces also reported air strikes on Houthi positions around al-Dhikra Junction and the al-Damna and al-Rahida areas.

In Mocha, government forces said raids targeted Houthi movements, reinforcements and roads leading to the area in an effort to disrupt supply lines and prevent further advances towards the coast.

The Yemeni army also said it repelled a Houthi attack on its positions in Kahbub after more than three hours of fighting, claiming the assault was pushed back three times and the attackers were forced to retreat.