Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
Summary
Yemen’s government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia, have pushed back Houthi fighters and are making advances in Taiz province. The Houthis responded by launching missile and drone attacks on Saudi military sites as fighting continues to escalate in Yemen and nearby regions.Key Facts
- Yemen’s government forces regained control of areas in western Taiz after stopping a Houthi attack.
- Saudi Arabia supports Yemen’s government with air strikes targeting Houthi positions, especially along the west coast.
- The Houthis said they attacked Saudi military bases with dozens of missiles and drones.
- Saudi Arabia reported brief alerts due to possible attacks near Abha and Khamis Mushait but lifted them quickly.
- Fighting escalated since July, breaking a UN-brokered truce from 2022.
- Houthis control parts of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including islands near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a vital global trade route.
- Nearly 86,000 people have been displaced by recent clashes, with over 2,000 fleeing to Djibouti.
- The conflict threatens key shipping lanes important for global oil and gas transport.
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