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Houthi Forces Kill 45 Yemeni Government Troops in Offensive
Just the facts
Houthi forces executed coordinated attacks targeting positions controlled by Yemeni government troops across contested regions in Yemen. Official security sources confirmed that at least 45 government soldiers were killed in the assault, marking the highest single-day military loss for government forces in recent years. The escalation comes amid ongoing engagements between Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government. Military command units deployed reinforcements to stabilize frontline positions following the strike.
Why this is news
Houthi fighters launched a major offensive against Yemeni government military positions, resulting in at least 45 fatalities among government forces.
Developments timeline
- Houthi forces reported an increased death toll of 58 Yemeni government troops killed during ongoing military offensives, while an additional attack wounded 11 civilians in Saudi Arabia.
- Yemeni Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah confirmed that a Houthi strike on the government-controlled city of Marib killed at least two civilians and wounded 14 others.
Sources
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