Houthis launch major offensive in western Yemen, raising fears of wider escalation
Houthis launch major offensive in western Yemen
The brief
A Houthi attack in western Yemen has resulted in multiple pro-government troop casualties.
The attack occurred in Hodeidah and surrounding areas, with various sources reporting between 14 and 16 Yemeni government troops killed.
Coverage from TRT World, Yemen Online, The Times of Israel, Al Jazeera, and The Jerusalem Post emphasizes the severity of the attack and the potential for wider escalation.
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Quick answers
Where did the Houthi attack take place?
The attack took place in western Yemen, specifically in Hodeidah and surrounding areas.
How many pro-government troops were killed in the attack?
Reports vary, with between 14 and 16 Yemeni government troops reported killed.
What are the concerns following the attack?
There are fears of a wider escalation following the Houthi launch of a major offensive in western Yemen.
Coverage (5)
- Houthi attack kills 16 pro-government troops in Yemen: medics TRT World · 3h ago
- One Soldier Killed, 2 Wounded in Fierce Houthi Attack in Yemen's Hodeidah Yemen Online · 3h ago
- Houthis killed 14 Yemeni government troops in attack south of Hodeidah, official says The Times of Israel · 3h ago
- At least 15 Yemeni government troops killed in Hodeidah fighting Al Jazeera · 3h ago
- Houthis launch major offensive in western Yemen, raising fears of wider escalation The Jerusalem Post · 3h ago broke it first
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