Yemen military operation 'Fajr al-Yaman' enters ninth day amid Taiz escalation

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The military operation 'Fajr al-Yaman' has entered its ninth day, marked by intense fighting across several Yemeni fronts. In Taiz, government forces have regained control of the Al-Sarrari area in the Sabr al-Mawadim district and parts of Jabal Aswad, though Houthi forces have made incursions near the Al-Hangar checkpoint in the Al-Dhabab area.

The escalation in Taiz has resulted in significant civilian casualties. Reports indicate that Houthi shelling killed six civilians, including a child, and injured 17 others. The Yemeni army has responded with nine airstrikes targeting Houthi positions in the Al-Dhabab and Al-Misrakh districts.

In southern Yemen, President Rashad al-Alimi reaffirmed the government's commitment to the operation, stating its goal is to end the Houthi coup and restore state sovereignty. Meanwhile, tensions are rising in Aden, where authorities linked to the Southern Transitional Council have reportedly blocked displaced persons fleeing from the West Coast and Taiz from entering the city, citing concerns over demographic changes and security.

While military gains have been reported on the western coast, fronts in Marib and Al-Jawf remain largely stagnant.

Entities

Aden · Al-Amaliqa forces · Bab al-Mandab · Houthi · Houthi militia · Houthi movement · Rashad al-Alimi · Sanaa · Southern Transitional Council · Taiz · Yemeni Armed Forces

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council have blocked displaced persons from entering Aden. www.ypagency.net
[● 5 SOURCES] The military operation 'Fajr al-Yaman' has entered its eighth day. www.26sepnews.net · www.khabaragency1.net · www.almashhad.news · paltimeps.ps
[○ 1 SOURCE] While the western coast saw gains, military fronts in Marib and Al-Jawf have remained stagnant. www.khabaragency1.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Government and joint forces gained control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait and Mayun Island. www.khabaragency1.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The military conducted over 1,732 precise strikes against Houthi military sites within a 24-hour period.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A failed Houthi ballistic missile launch resulted in a missile hitting a residential building in Sana'a, causing civilian injuries. www.almashhad.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over 287 Houthi military vehicles and pieces of equipment were destroyed or disabled.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The strikes neutralized more than 900 Houthi fighters.
[● 2 SOURCES] Government forces regained control of the Al-Sarrari area in the Sabr al-Mawadim district of Taiz. al-wattan.net · paltimeps.ps
[● 3 SOURCES] The Yemeni army conducted nine airstrikes against Houthi positions in the Al-Dhabab and Al-Misrakh areas. al-wattan.net · paltimeps.ps · www.alaraby.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Houthi shelling in Taiz killed six civilians, including a child, and injured 17 others. al-wattan.net · www.almashhad.news · www.alaraby.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Rashad al-Alimi stated the 'Fajr al-Yaman' operation aims to end the Houthi coup and restore state institutions. paltimeps.ps