Yemen front and the region
UN alarmed by escalation as Taiz fighting continues with rival claims
The UN urged restraint after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and intensified fighting in Taiz. On the ground, both sides report losses inflicted on the other in Taiz, while political reactions to the attack on al-Alam camp in Shabwa continue.
Summary
- ConfirmedThe UN is concerned about Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and about fighting in Taiz and the displacement it causes.
- AttributedThe Taiz military axis reports a second day of attacks in al-Misrakh and 13 airstrikes; Sanaa says a father and daughter were killed in Sabr al-Mawadim.
- UnverifiedA pro-Houthi outlet reports an ambush on Saudi border guards in Damad, with conflicting figures.
- ConfirmedGovernment officials call for higher readiness after the attack on al-Alam camp in Shabwa.
- ConfirmedAden buries 21 unidentified bodies in coordination with the Red Cross.
Houthi fighters killed in 48 hours, according to the Taiz axis
Yemen Monitor 19:47Zunidentified bodies buried in Aden
19:37Zdollars per barrel of Brent after a slight dip
20:11ZDevelopments in this window
- AttributedHodeidah
Child killed by landmine in al-Jarrahi, southern Hodeidah
Rights sources said 12-year-old Zakaria Qayed Bazzaz was killed on Monday morning by a landmine in Bani al-Bazzaz village, al-Jarrahi district, as he returned to check on his home. The sources blame the Houthis for planting the mine. The account comes from government and rights sources; the Houthis have not commented.
Source: khabaragency.net - ConfirmedShabwa
Al-Subaihi and Shabwa deputy governor: al-Alam camp attack demands higher readiness
Presidential Leadership Council member Mahmoud al-Subaihi told the Saba news agency that the attack on recruits at al-Alam camp shows the gravity of the Houthi threat, and called for stronger military and security readiness. Shabwa deputy governor Fahd al-Khalifi told Al Hadath that mobilisation centres are seeing a rush of volunteers, calling the confrontation an existential war.
Source: samaaden.news ajel.sa - UnverifiedJazan
Pro-Houthi sources: ambush on Saudi border guards in Damad
Al-Khabar al-Yemeni, citing unnamed field sources, reported that 6 Saudi soldiers were killed in an ambush in Wadi al-Mufattah, Damad, in southern Saudi Arabia. The same text later speaks of four soldiers killed, including two Pakistanis, so the figures conflict. There is no Saudi or independent confirmation.
Source: alkhabaralyemeni.net - ConfirmedEnergy markets
Brent edges lower despite renewed attacks on Saudi facilities
Brent crude futures slipped 31 cents to 109.55 dollars a barrel after a volatile session driven by Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities and airports and on the Shabwa camp.
Source: annahar.com - ConfirmedHumanitarian
KSrelief distributes 6,513 food baskets in 12 camps
The Saudi Press Agency said KSrelief distributed 6,513 food baskets in displacement camps in Taiz, Aden, Lahj and Hodeidah, benefiting 5,087 families. The distribution took place two days ago and was reported today.
Source: ajel.sa - AttributedTaiz
Sanaa health ministry: father and daughter killed by mortar in Sabr al-Mawadim
The Houthi-run health ministry in Sanaa said a mortar round hit homes in al-Hayar, al-Naydani sub-district, killing Mohammed Qasim al-Naqib, 57, and his daughter. Spokesman Anis al-Asbahi blamed pro-Saudi forces. Government forces have not commented and the account has not been independently verified.
Source: alkhabaralyemeni.net masirahtv.net - AttributedTaiz
Taiz axis: second day of attacks in al-Misrakh and airstrikes west of the city
The Taiz military axis said government forces are pressing a second day of attacks on Houthi positions in al-Misrakh, with fighting in al-Aqrud, al-Shaqab, Jabal Han and al-Dhabab. It reported 13 airstrikes and said the Houthis lost around 129 killed and 176 wounded in 48 hours. Government forces also reported strikes on reinforcements in Najd Qasim and a weapons depot in Jabal Habashi. The figures come from one side; the Houthis have not commented.
Source: Yemen Monitor MTV Lebanon - ConfirmedAden
Aden: mass burial of 21 unidentified bodies in coordination with the Red Cross
The public prosecution in Aden began burying 21 unidentified bodies held in the morgues of al-Jumhuriya and al-Sadaqa hospitals. The operation was ordered by the attorney general and the justice minister and coordinated with the ICRC to ease overcrowded morgues. No cause of death was given.
Source: samaaden.news - ConfirmedUnited Nations
UN voices deep concern over escalation and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the organisation is concerned about continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including on energy facilities and civilian infrastructure. He pointed to intense hostilities on several fronts, notably Taiz, causing large-scale displacement. He urged all parties to exercise restraint, protect civilians and engage constructively with envoy Hans Grundberg.
Source: UN News