Army forces advanced west of Al-Qabbaytah District following violent clashes with the Houthi militias which were deterred from several posts. (Supplied)
The Yemeni army aided by the Arab coalition’s air force seized posts that the Houthi militia had controlled in the Al-Qabbaytah District, north of Lahij.
Army forces advanced west of Al-Qabbaytah District following violent clashes with the Houthi militias which were deterred from several posts.
A source said the army seized control of most mountainous areas surrounding the areas of Moujar, Soubeih and Wadi al-Khamis, adding that there will still violent battles towards Souq al-Khamees.
At least 10 Houthi fighters were killed, the source added.
The army also continued to advance towards the strategic Al-Rakiza Mountain in west Al-Qabbaytah District where militias are stationed.
Locals said Houthis retaliated by shelling citizens’ houses from mountainous areas they’re positioned in west of Al-Qabbaytah.
