Fighting rages near Yemen’s Taiz as UN urges humanitarian access
Summary
Fighting has intensified between Yemen’s Houthis and government forces on several fronts near Taiz, while both sides reported air strikes and military operations. The United Nations warned that road damage and fighting are restricting aid to Taiz, where about 800,000 people are trapped.Key Facts
- Government-affiliated media reported fighting on the Al-Aqroudh and Al-Masrakh fronts and in Al-Rahn village south of Taiz.
- A Yemeni government forces spokesman claimed that government forces conducted 749 military operations in 24 hours, killing or injuring 239 militants and destroying 117 vehicles and armored vehicles.
- Houthi-affiliated media reported four air strikes on Mocha and its Red Sea port.
- A military source said government forces carried out three air strikes southeast of Taiz; the Houthis reported more than 100 air strikes across Sanaa and eight other governorates in 24 hours.
- Flights resumed at Aden International Airport after services were suspended on Wednesday following a reported missile strike near the airport.
- The UN said more than 281,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since the beginning of August.
- The UN warned that about 800,000 people in Taiz need aid and that damage to a key road has made access increasingly difficult.
- The UN urged all parties to protect civilians and aid convoys and allow safe, sustained humanitarian access.
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