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Yemeni forces seize strategic district as Taiz violence escalates
Fighting between government-allied forces and Houthi militants has intensified in the contested Yemeni city of Taiz, with more than 60 people reported killed in recent clashes. The violence underscores the ongoing territorial struggle in a region that has remained a flashpoint throughout Yemen's protracted conflict.
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Government-backed Yemeni forces have claimed control of a strategic district in Taiz province following days of intense combat with Houthi fighters, according to military sources. The casualty toll from the escalating clashes has surpassed 60 deaths, including civilians caught in the crossfire, as both sides vie for dominance in the city that sits astride key supply routes in western Yemen.
Taiz has remained one of the most volatile battlegrounds in Yemen's civil war, with control of the city and surrounding districts shifting between opposing forces throughout the conflict. The district seized by government forces is considered strategically significant due to its position relative to supply lines and population centers in the surrounding region.
The uptick in violence marks a renewed phase of fighting after periods of relative calm in the area. Both the Saudi-backed government forces and the Iran-aligned Houthis have sought to consolidate territorial gains and reinforce their positions throughout the province.
Yemen's conflict, which began in 2015, has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The fighting in Taiz has consistently resulted in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, compounding the country's existing humanitarian challenges.