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Yemen government forces claim strikes against Houthis in Red Sea port
Yemeni government military forces say they have conducted successful operations against Houthi positions in a major Red Sea city. The claims come amid ongoing conflict between the internationally recognized government and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Yemen's government-aligned forces announced they had struck Houthi targets in a Red Sea coastal city, marking the latest in a series of military operations against the rebel group. The military said it had carried out the attacks using various weapons systems, though specific details about casualties or damage were not immediately provided.
The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen including the capital Sanaa, have been engaged in a prolonged conflict with the Saudi-backed government forces since 2014. The Red Sea region has become a focal point of military operations, with strategic importance for regional shipping and commerce.
The claims by government forces could not be independently verified. The Houthis have not yet responded to the latest allegations of military strikes against their positions. Both sides in the conflict have regularly announced military operations, though assessments of their actual impact often differ significantly.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions of civilians facing food insecurity and limited access to basic services. International efforts to broker a ceasefire have yielded limited results, with fighting continuing across multiple fronts.