Yemeni analyst: Armed forces repel Houthi attempts to seize Jabal Han in Taiz
Yemeni writer Abdulwahab Baheibeh says controlling Jabal Han is key to the Taiz battle, as armed forces counter Houthi efforts to capture the strategic high ground.
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AIYemeni writer Abdulwahab Baheibeh said that controlling Jabal Han holds strategic importance in the battle for Taiz, amid ongoing attempts by Houthi militias to seize the high ground overlooking the city’s western entrance and the Al-Dhabab road, a vital supply route linking Taiz to other regions and cities.
In remarks to Al Ekhbariya TV, Baheibeh added that the armed forces are repelling Houthi attempts to take control of Jabal Han, inflicting further losses on them. He noted that securing victory in the Taiz battle would pave the way for government forces to advance toward Al-Hodeidah and Al-Bayda, and secure the western coast.
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The Yemeni analyst also pointed out that Houthi militias are facing social rejection and are pressuring local residents by restricting their access to basic necessities.