Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for strategic Red Sea heights
Summary
Fighting in Yemen has killed around 169 people in the last three days as Houthi forces fight Saudi-backed government troops for control of important land on the Red Sea coast. The Houthis recently gained significant territory, including a key port and control of a major shipping route, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis.Key Facts
- Around 169 people have died in recent clashes between Houthis and government forces in Yemen.
- The Houthis control major areas on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the port city of Mocha.
- The Bab al-Mandab strait, a vital shipping lane that carries 10% of global maritime traffic, is now controlled by the Houthis.
- Saudi Arabia supports Yemen’s UN-recognized government and has launched air and artillery strikes against Houthi positions.
- The Houthis launched an offensive three weeks ago, marking the largest territorial gain in four years.
- The civil war began in 2014 when Houthis took the capital and toppled the government.
- About 22 million people in Yemen need humanitarian help, and over 5 million are displaced within the country.
- Clashes recently focused on the Kahboub mountains, which are strategically important for control of the Red Sea coast.
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