UN says besieged Yemen city at 'grave risk' as Houthis attack
Summary
Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked the city of Taiz, killing two teenage girls and worsening the area's siege, which has cut off supplies to many civilians. The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, with attacks on cities and military targets, while Saudi Arabia and its allies, including Britain and Egypt, are expanding their military support against the Houthis.Key Facts
- Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, launched an attack on a residential area in Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city, killing two teenage girls.
- The city of Taiz is largely surrounded by Houthi forces, blocking most supply routes and putting civilians at risk of shortages.
- The United Nations warns that the siege has caused a humanitarian crisis, with many residents lacking food and essentials.
- Recent fighting includes a deadly Houthi strike on a Yemeni government military camp that killed 73 recruits.
- The conflict escalated after Saudi-led coalition airstrikes hit the Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport, breaking a ceasefire from 2022.
- Saudi Arabia frequently intercepts missiles and drones fired by the Houthis but faces challenges defending fully against attacks.
- The UK announced it will provide defensive air patrols to help protect Saudi Arabia from missile and drone attacks.
- Egypt will send air defense systems and aircraft to Saudi Arabia but will not deploy ground troops to Yemen.
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