Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory
The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of Taiz
TL;DR
- Yemen's government has launched a new military operation to retake Houthi-held territories.
- The Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to the besieged city of Taiz, encircling it.
- The Houthi offensive has resulted in recent losses of territory for the government along the Red Sea coast.
- The Houthis claim to have launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi oil facilities.
- Fighting around Taiz has resulted in over 70 casualties in the past day.
- The government faces challenges in rolling back Houthi advances despite Saudi military support.