Yemen forces clash with Houthis around Taiz as humanitarian situation worsens
The Houthis are laying siege to the strategic city of Taiz as the government works to advance along the coast.
Heavy clashes between government and Houthi forces occurred throughout Yemen on Wednesday, as authorities warn of a worsening situation in the besieged city of Taiz.
What happened: The Yemeni military said it carried out drone strikes on Wednesday on Houthi positions in Marib, an oil-rich province in central Yemen that is divided between the government and the Iran-aligned group. The military additionally reported airstrikes and ground operations against the Houthis in southwestern Taiz province.
The area surrounding Taiz city has witnessed especially intense fighting in recent days, with the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War noting heavy clashes over the past 24 hours as of Tuesday. The fighting has been largely concentrated in al-Dhabab, southwest of the city, and al-Shaqab to the southeast.
MORE: The Houthis are attempting to capture Taiz City by securing a key roadway into the city. Houthi fighters engaged Yemeni government-aligned forces in heavy combat in the vicinity of al Dhabab, on the southwestern outskirts of Taiz City, on October 12 and 13. The Houthis have… https://t.co/wt7m5Kp6RT pic.twitter.com/YjaWuC9gz5
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) October 14, 2026
The Houthis completely encircled Taiz earlier this month and laid siege to the city, which is home to around 1 million people.
