Military clashes escalate in Taiz, Mokha

The defense of the Arab coalition intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthis towards the city of Mokha, targeting the milutary forces in the area. According to Yemeni military source, the ongoing clashes taking place between the army and Houthis in the area, north of Mokha, while the coalition launched raids on Khalid Bin Al Waleed camp in the city.

The forces loyal to Houthi targeted by a missile, late February, sites in Mokha where Yemen's Deputy Chief of Staff, Ahmed Saif Al Yafei resides, leaving al-Yafei and number of officers and members of the guard killed.

The Arab Alliance launched raids on Taiz International Airport, east of the province. The military fronts in the Yemeni province of Taiz, witnessed violent confrontations between the Yemeni army and Houthis backed by forces loyal to former Yemeni President Ali Saleh.

The media activist Jamil al-Samet, stressed that Houthis millitants violently attacked the army and resistance's positions, east of Taiz.

He explained the rebels attacked with artillery and missile, the al-Arial Mount in al-Salw district, south of Taiz, and tried to control the area, while the army forces managed to foil the attack.

It is worth mentioning that Houthis militants managed to control strategic areas south of Taiz, as well as villages west of Taiz in the last month, after the army was controlled about 40% of the directorate.

Forces loyal to Houthis launched intensive attacks in the city of Taiz, to make military progress, while the forces fighting in the Bab al-Mandab and Mokha forces from the southern provinces received Emirati training and support.