Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Houthi-held al-Waziiya in Taiz
Summary
Yemen’s government forces launched a military operation to retake the al-Waziiya district from the Houthis as part of a larger plan to regain control of the Red Sea coast and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi missile aimed at the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait during ongoing fighting.Key Facts
- Yemen’s government began an operation to capture al-Waziiya in Taiz from the Houthi group.
- The offensive is part of the “Dawn of Yemen” campaign to retake all Houthi-held areas, including the capital Sanaa.
- Yemen’s Homeland Shield Forces claim to have secured strategic hills near al-Mansoura, but the Houthis say they repelled the attack.
- The al-Waziiya district is near the Red Sea port of Mocha, which the Houthis took control of last month.
- Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Khamis Mushait city.
- Yemeni and Saudi airports near the Yemen border were hit by Houthi attacks, causing injuries and damage.
- Saudi-led coalition confirms it is supporting Yemen’s offensive with fighter jets providing air cover.
- Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to strengthen defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi attacks.
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