Yemen fighting intensifies as death toll tops 270

Summary

• Sources from both sides said at least 115 government troops were killed, while Houthi sources claimed 160 of their fighters had died.
• Government forces claimed progress on several fronts, while Houthi officials denied losing control of the territory they had captured.
• He also said Houthi forces had launched attacks against government positions in Al-Jawf, Marib and Taiz.

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SANAA: Fighting in Yemen has intensified sharply, with more than 270 government troops and Houthi fighters reportedly killed in the past 24 hours.

Sources from both sides said at least 115 government troops were killed, while Houthi sources claimed 160 of their fighters had died. Dozens of people were also reported wounded in the latest clashes.

The violence has centred on southwestern Yemen, particularly areas near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key route for global energy and maritime trade.

The internationally recognised Yemeni government launched a major counter-offensive after Houthi forces seized large areas along the Red Sea coast last month. Government forces claimed progress on several fronts, while Houthi officials denied losing control of the territory they had captured.