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According to Anadolu Agency, Yemeni warplanes conducted airstrikes on Houthi positions in the Hays front west of the city of Taiz for the first time since the July escalation, providing support to ground forces.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, this attack is part of a continuing escalation in the Yemeni war between government forces supported by the Arab coalition and the Houthis. In a broader context, such attacks form part of the efforts of each side to gain control over larger portions of Yemeni territory. Taiz, as one of the largest cities in Yemen, holds a strategic position in these conflicts.
