Yemeni forces say Houthi attack repelled in Taiz amid escalation
Summary
Yemeni government forces stopped an attack by the Houthi group on a front in Taiz province amid rising fighting in several areas. The government says it used heavy artillery and drones against Houthi positions and vows strong responses to future Houthi actions.Key Facts
- Yemeni government forces repelled a Houthi attack on the al-Mafalis front in Taiz province.
- The 4th Infantry Hashd Brigade of the government army claimed to inflict heavy losses on the Houthis.
- Government forces also engaged Houthi drones over the city of al-Makha (Mocha).
- On Wednesday, the government launched shelling and drone attacks on Houthi positions in multiple governorates.
- The head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, promised comprehensive responses to Houthi attacks.
- Al-Alimi rejected calls for a repeat ceasefire, favoring a permanent peace based on government control of weapons and sovereignty.
- Since April 2022, fighting had decreased but increased again in July, causing many casualties.
- The government calls on Houthis to lay down arms and join efforts to build a unified country.
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