Yemeni government forces report repelling a Houthi attack in Taiz province as military escalation continues across several governorates.
Key facts
- •The 4th Infantry Hashd Brigade repelled a Houthi attack on the al-Mafalis front in Taiz.
- •Government air defenses engaged Houthi reconnaissance drones over al-Makha.
- •Artillery and drone strikes were reported against Houthi positions in al-Dhalea Governorate on Wednesday.
- •Rashad al-Alimi stated the government is not in favor of a new truce that reproduces past experiences.
- •Intermittent clashes between government forces and the Houthis resumed in early July.
Yemeni government forces stated they thwarted a Houthi attack on the al-Mafalis front in the southeastern part of Taiz province. An official from the Tor al-Bahah military axis reported that the army’s 4th Infantry Hashd Brigade repelled the assault. This follows a broader increase in military activity, with government forces engaging in artillery and drone strikes against Houthi positions across multiple regions.
Military Escalation Across Governorates
Government forces reported engaging Houthi reconnaissance drones over al-Makha on Thursday. On Wednesday, the government launched artillery and drone strikes against Houthi gatherings and reinforcements, including operations near al-Fakhir market in northern al-Dhalea, where state media reported several Houthi casualties.
Government Stance on Conflict
Rashad al-Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, stated that the government will now provide a comprehensive response to Houthi actions. He expressed opposition to a new truce, advocating instead for a permanent peace where the state maintains a monopoly on weapons and sovereignty.
Timeline
- April 2022A period of relative de-escalation began in the conflict between government forces and the Houthi group.
- Early JulyIntermittent clashes between government forces and the Houthis resumed.
- WednesdayThe Yemeni government launched artillery and drone attacks on Houthi positions in several governorates.
- ThursdayGovernment forces reported repelling a Houthi attack on the al-Mafalis front and engaging drones over al-Makha.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Al Jazeera.
