The Yemeni military claims to have killed or wounded more than 200 Houthi fighters during intense fighting in the province of Taiz on Wednesday.
Key facts
- •The Taiz Military Axis reported more than 200 Houthi fighters killed or wounded on Wednesday.
- •Clashes occurred on the Dhubab, Al-Aqrud, and Al-Shaqab fronts in Taiz province.
- •Airstrikes targeted Houthi military vehicles and tanks in the Al-Misrakh district and near Sofitel Hill.
- •The Yemeni army reported destroying an armed convoy and downing a drone during the fighting.
- •The reported figures have not been independently verified, and the Houthis have not commented.
The Taiz Military Axis reported that over 200 Houthi fighters were killed or injured during clashes on Wednesday in the southwestern province of Taiz. Fighting intensified throughout the day across the Dhubab, Al-Aqrud, and Al-Shaqab fronts. The military stated that airstrikes targeted Houthi tank convoys and military vehicles in the Al-Misrakh district and near Sofitel Hill.
Military Operations and Reported Losses
According to the Taiz Military Axis, government forces engaged in fierce combat throughout Wednesday. In addition to the reported casualties, the army claimed to have destroyed an armed convoy and one military vehicle, damaged two tanks, and downed a drone. The military operations are part of the broader 'Dawn of Yemen' offensive, which aims to retake Houthi-held territories, including the capital, Sanaa.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Middle East, Middle East Eye.
