Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Al-Wazi'iyah district from Houthis

Yemeni government forces launched a military operation on Tuesday to liberate Al-Wazi'iyah district in western Taiz province from Houthi control, amid fierce clashes on several fronts.

Military sources reported intense fighting on the strategic front after government troops advanced from three directions, resulting in dozens of Houthi casualties and injuries, while others fled from Jabal Al-Mansoura, according to Al Arabiya TV.

Al-Wazi'iyah district holds significant geographic and military importance due to its location overlooking the coast and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, making it vital for securing shipping lanes and the surrounding areas.

The military move comes a day after government-affiliated Giants Brigades and National Shield forces seized control of Dhubab, another strategic area overlooking the Bab Al-Mandab Strait.