Yemeni government launches air strikes on Houthi positions
Summary
Yemen’s internationally recognized government has conducted nine air strikes against Houthi fighters in the southwest, while fighting continues in the Taiz region. The conflict, which began in 2014, has caused many civilian deaths and injuries, displacement, and damage to homes and infrastructure.Key Facts
- The Yemeni government carried out nine air strikes in Taiz governorate on Tuesday, targeting Houthi positions.
- Fighting is ongoing between government forces and Houthis in areas south of Taiz city.
- At least five civilians, including a child, were killed by Houthi shelling in the past 24 hours, and 17 others were injured.
- The conflict started in 2014 when Houthis seized Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, pushing the government out.
- A Saudi-led coalition has supported the Yemeni government since 2015.
- A UN-backed truce in 2022 reduced fighting, but tensions resumed after Houthis imposed a naval blockade of Saudi ports.
- Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have targeted airports and oil facilities, killing civilians and disrupting flights.
- More than 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since September amid heavy fighting.
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