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Yemen· TaizHouthi Offensive and Saudi-led Coalition Counter-Offensive in Taiz, Yemen
Intense fighting continues in Taiz, Yemen, with Houthi forces advancing in some areas while Saudi-backed PLC forces launch counter-offensives, leading to civilian casualties and strategic gains/losses.
Background
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, primarily between the Houthi movement and the internationally recognized government, supported by a Saudi Arabia-led coalition. The conflict has caused a severe humanitarian crisis and regional instability.
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Houthi Offensive and Saudi-led Coalition Counter-Offensive in Taiz
First report 7h agoLast update 2h agoMany geobits condemn Houthi indiscriminate shelling on Taiz, resulting in civilian casualties, and highlight the determination of Taiz citizens to defend their land.
Pro-government forces are resisting Houthi advances in Taiz, conducting counter-offensives, and emphasizing the strategic importance of military action before political talks.
Houthi-affiliated sources report significant advances in Taiz, capturing strategic positions and districts, and repelling Saudi-backed forces.
Some geobits highlight the Houthis' military capabilities, including their use of drones and accurate mortar strikes, despite facing a technologically superior adversary.
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