Civilians among at least 60 killed in Yemen as ground fighting escalates
Summary
Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels has killed over 60 people, including civilians, mainly in the southwestern region. The Houthis are advancing along the Red Sea coast, aiming to control key areas near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a vital route for global shipping.Key Facts
- More than 60 people died in recent clashes between Yemen’s government forces and Houthi rebels.
- The Houthis are pushing forward in western Taiz and southern Hodeidah, important coastal areas.
- A missile strike killed six civilians travelling by bus in the city of Taiz.
- The ceasefire from 2022 collapsed after an Iranian plane tried to land in Houthi-controlled Sana’a.
- The Bab al-Mandeb strait is a crucial shipping lane, handling about 10% of global maritime trade.
- Controlling the strait could allow the Houthis to influence naval traffic in the Red Sea.
- Yemen’s civil war began in 2014, involving the Houthis backed by Iran and a Saudi-led coalition supporting the government.
- Over 150,000 people have died from the conflict, with millions displaced and in need of humanitarian help.
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