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Yemeni government forces claimed strikes on Houthi positions in Taiz, with clashes ongoing amid a reported escalation in the region.
Yemeni government forces reported conducting airstrikes against Houthi positions in the southern city of Taiz. Clashes were ongoing on the Al-Shaqab front, south of the city, indicating a continuation of hostilities. The military stated that Houthi sites in several areas of Taiz were targeted.
Taiz remains a strategically important city, often caught between government and Houthi forces. The reported strikes suggest an escalation in fighting for control of the region, which has been under siege and experienced significant isolation. The conflict continues to impact civilian life in the area.
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“Yemeni government forces have claimed a fresh wave of attacks on Houthi positions in Taiz, in the country's southwest.”How each side headlined it
How outlets framed it
Left: Middle East Eye reports that Yemeni government forces have claimed responsibility for a new series of strikes targeting Houthi positions in Taiz.
Right: Anadolu Agency reports that the Yemeni army has bombarded Houthi positions in Taiz amid an escalation, with airstrikes targeting sites in several areas and ongoing clashes reported. The National (UAE) describes Taiz as being under siege and isolated due to fighting between Houthis and Yemeni forces.
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Yemeni government forces have claimed a fresh wave of attacks on Houthi positions in Taiz, in the country's southwest.
Airstrikes target Houthi sites in several areas in Taiz, military says
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Military says clashes ongoing with Houthis on Al-Shaqab front south of Taiz
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