Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens
Summary
Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters has increased across several areas in Yemen, causing many deaths and pushing the humanitarian crisis to worsen. Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes, and health services, especially in Taiz city, are running out of fuel and supplies.Key Facts
- Eight government soldiers were killed in clashes in Lahij governorate.
- Government forces reported killing 12 Houthi fighters near Taiz city after days of fighting.
- The Yemeni government and Saudi-backed forces continue offensive operations in several regions including al-Jawf and Marib.
- Houthi forces claimed to have shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone and a helicopter near the Saudi border.
- A Saudi helicopter crashed in Najran due to a technical problem, killing two crew members.
- An LNG tanker near al-Mukalla was attacked by armed men but managed to avoid damage.
- More than 233,000 people have been displaced by the fighting, including over 121,000 in Taiz governorate.
- Taiz city is facing severe shortages in hospitals, with fuel available only for four more days.
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