Yemen conflict intensifies with heavy fighting in Taiz and Marib

Yemen Civil War Taiz siege Houthi rebels Saudi-led coalition Bab al-Mandab Strait

Fighting in Yemen has intensified across Taiz, Marib, and Lahj as Houthi rebels and government forces engage in heavy clashes. In Taiz, the strategic city faces an escalating siege, with Houthi forces cutting main supply routes to Aden. This conflict has caused significant humanitarian distress, with an estimated 80,000 people fleeing the area. Recent hostilities in the Sabir al-Mawadim district included shelling and sniper fire that killed one woman and wounded five civilians.

In Marib, Brigadier General Ahmed Bahibah al-Muradi was killed during clashes on the southern front. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition reported several successful operations, including airstrikes targeting Houthi weapons-smuggling activities in Hodeidah and the destruction of two ballistic missile launchers in Saada. The coalition also intercepted a ballistic missile launched toward the Saudi port city of Yanbu, along with cruise missiles and drones.

Former Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed warned that the battle for Taiz is critical for Western security, noting that Houthi control of the city could jeopardize access to the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

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Ahmed Bahibah al-Muradi · Bab al-Mandab Strait · Hodeidah · Houthi · Houthi movement · Houthis · Iran · Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed · Saudi-led coalition · Taiz

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[● 2 SOURCES] Brigadier General Ahmed Baheebah al-Muradi was killed during clashes on the southern front of Marib. ye-voice.com · www.yemen-window.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Violent clashes occurred between government forces and Houthi militias in Taiz and Marib provinces. ye-voice.com · www.yemen-window.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dozens of casualties were reported in Taiz over a 48-hour period. www.alhayatp.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi missiles struck the Presidential Palace in Aden, though Prime Minister Shayea al-Zindani was unharmed. www.alhayatp.net
[● 3 SOURCES] Air raids targeted Houthi military gatherings and vehicles in Taiz and Marib. ye-voice.com · www.yemen-window.com · www.alhayatp.net
[● 2 SOURCES] A Houthi field commander and his companions were killed in clashes in the Sabr al-Mawadim district of Taiz. ye-voice.com · www.yemen-window.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Akram Amer al-Mutawakkil, holding the rank of Major General, was captured by government forces. almajhar.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi forces held funerals for 279 members, including 125 with military ranks. khabaragency1.khabaragency.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Government forces captured Houthi security leaders Akram Amer al-Mutawakkil and Mohammed Saeed Mahyoub al-Junaid in Taiz. almajhar.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi forces held funerals for 279 members, including 125 with military ranks, across several provinces. khabaragency1.khabaragency.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Airstrikes targeted Houthi vehicles and gatherings west of Taiz, resulting in dozens of casualties. yemenonline.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] Coalition forces destroyed two ballistic missile launchers in Saada Governorate. gulfnews.com