Arabic version: الإبلاغ عن اشتباكات عنيفة قرب تعز اليمنية

According to Al Jazeera, heavy clashes have been reported between Houthi fighters and Yemeni forces near Taiz, a strategic southern city in Yemen.

The reported fighting comes as the Houthis advance towards Taiz. Al Jazeera’s Yousef Mawry reported from Sanaa on the developments near the city.

The report said the loss of Taiz could have implications for Yemen’s internationally recognised government. No further details on the clashes were provided in the source.