Yemeni Government Forces Strike Houthi Sites in Marib and Taiz

Yemeni government forces shelled Houthi military sites and missile platforms in Marib while engaging in clashes across Taiz and Mokha this week [1, 2].

These escalations signal a renewed push by government-aligned forces to dismantle Houthi military infrastructure and break long-standing sieges on critical urban centers.

In Taiz, a Yemeni military official said Monday that government forces and popular resistance made eastward progress in the city after recovering several positions ^[2]. A separate military commander said Thursday that the forces are working to break the siege imposed by the Ansar Allah group, known as the Houthis ^[2]. Reports on the exact location of the fighting vary, with some sources citing eastward advances and others noting battles to the west of the city ^[2].

Casualties from these engagements include nine Houthi fighters killed during the battles in Taiz ^[2]. In other regions, reports indicate 50 Houthi militia members died during clashes with government forces south of Hodeidah ^[3].

Simultaneously, the port city of Mokha faced a combined assault. Houthi forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks targeting the city and its strategic port [1, 2]. Yemeni air defenses intercepted drones over the city to deter the assault [1, 2].

Government operations in Marib specifically targeted Houthi missile platforms and military installations to degrade the group's long-range strike capabilities [1, 2]. These strikes are part of a broader strategy to limit the Houthis' ability to project power into government-held territories and maritime corridors.