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Yemeni forces advance near Kahboub, seize strategic positions outside Taiz

Yemeni forces have captured key high ground near Al-Sareeh and Al-Shatt in Al-Mudhafar district, advancing around Kahboub mountains and the Saber front.

Ajel News15 min ago · 1 min read
Yemeni soldiers advancing near Taiz highlands

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A correspondent for Al-Ikhbariya in Taiz reported that Yemeni forces have seized control of strategic positions and high ground near the areas of Al-Sareeh and Al-Shatt in Al-Mudhafar district, coinciding with their advance around the Kahboub mountains and the Saber front.

He added that Yemeni forces have repositioned in the Bab Al-Mandab and Dhubab areas, strengthening their defensive lines to prevent Houthi advances toward the coast, while also reinforcing their presence in the Kahboub mountains and the fronts of Al-Mudhafar, Al-Maqatirah, and Tur Al-Bahah.

He noted that military operations are focused on the highlands south of Taiz province, as part of efforts to break the siege of the city, secure the coastline, and block any Houthi advances toward coastal areas.