Yemeni forces claim to repel Houthi incursion in Marib, killing dozen militants
Yemen's government army says it stopped a Houthi infiltration in the al-Fuliahan area of southern Marib, killing 12 fighters and wounding others.
According to an official statement posted on X, the armed forces of Yemen's Riyadh-backed government thwarted a Houthi attempt to breach the al-Fuliahan sector in southern Marib. The clash resulted in 12 Houthi combatants killed and several injured, after which the remaining attackers withdrew. The incident adds to the intensifying conflict that has displaced many civilians, as reported.
Why it matters
The battle highlights the continuing intensity of Yemen's civil war and its impact on civilian displacement.
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