Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
Summary
Fighting is ongoing near the city of Taiz in Yemen between government forces and Houthi fighters. The Houthis recently took control of the port city Mokha and are preparing for a major attack, while government troops are defending the area and facing heavy shelling.Key Facts
- The conflict is centered around Taiz, Yemen's third largest city.
- Houthis control areas to the north and east of Taiz and have recently seized the port of Mokha on the Red Sea coast.
- Taiz sits near a strategic shipping route called the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- Families near the front line have fled due to intense fighting and shelling.
- Government forces hold the center of Taiz, while Houthis control surrounding areas.
- Both sides are preparing for further attacks after a ceasefire collapsed.
- Some government soldiers have died in positions too dangerous to recover their bodies.
- The ongoing fighting raises concerns for oil supply disruptions and affects global markets.
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