Houthis suffer heavy losses in failed bid to breach Jabal Han front: Taiz official

Taiz Deputy Governor Abdulqawi Al-Mikhlafi said Houthi militias suffered heavy losses during their attempt to break through the Jabal Han front and surrounding areas, stressing that government forces would not allow them to reach Taiz city as in previous attempts.

Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, Al-Mikhlafi said government troops, backed by popular resistance forces, enjoy strong local support and are determined to repel Houthi advances and prevent them from reaching the city. He affirmed that Taiz would remain resilient against Houthi offensives.

He added that the militias launched hundreds of artillery shells and used various types of weapons during their assaults, but government forces held their ground and managed to repel the attacks.

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The deputy governor noted that the militias would not be able to repeat their previous attempts to reach the city, stressing that government forces and popular resistance would continue to counter any military moves targeting Taiz.

Al-Mikhlafi recalled earlier clashes in the city, noting that the militias would face the same fate as in their previous attempts and would not break Taiz's resilience.