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Yemen's government forces gain ground in Taiz amid renewed fighting
Yemeni government troops have pushed forward in the western Taiz region following the repulse of a major Houthi offensive. The advance marks a significant shift in the conflict dynamics in the strategically important province.
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Government forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognized administration have consolidated territorial gains in western Taiz after successfully defending against a coordinated Houthi assault, according to military sources familiar with the fighting.
The offensive repulsion comes as the Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks directed at targets in neighboring Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions across the region and marking a pattern of concurrent military operations on multiple fronts.
Taiz province has remained one of the most contested areas throughout Yemen's protracted conflict, with control fragmented between government forces, Houthi militants, and various armed factions. The western reaches of the province hold strategic significance for both supply lines and population centers.
The latest developments underscore the volatile military situation in Yemen, where ground operations continue despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to negotiate a ceasefire. Both sides have regularly claimed tactical victories and inflicted casualties on opposing forces.