Houthi forces appear to make slow advance in south-west Yemen
Summary
Houthi forces are slowly advancing in southwest Yemen, getting closer to the city of Taiz and attacking Aden’s airport, which delayed a plane’s landing. The Houthis also fired missiles at two airports in Saudi Arabia, causing casualties, while Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are trying to defend key areas.Key Facts
- Houthi forces moved closer to Taiz, Yemen’s third largest city.
- The Houthis fired a missile and an explosive at Aden airport, causing a flight to divert.
- The attack at Aden airport forced a review of flight safety there.
- Houthis claimed missile attacks on two Saudi airports, including Riyadh, killing three and injuring 36.
- Saudi warplanes are bombing Houthi positions near Taiz to stop their advance.
- The Institute for the Study of War said Houthis have stopped Yemeni government advances on the coastal plain.
- Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi criticized Saudi Arabia’s role in Middle East conflicts during a speech.
- Pro-government Southern Giant forces are fighting to recapture the Bab al-Mandab strait near the Red Sea.
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