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Yemen army says it recaptured territory near Taiz

2 sourcesUpdated 4 Sept 2026, 5:35 pm Coverage regionsGlobal
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Yemen’s military says it retook strategically important territory in the Jabal Habashi district.

The reported gains are west of Taiz city.

The fighting followed a Houthi offensive that began on Thursday along the Red Sea coast.

Military, medical, and media sources say dozens of people have been killed on both sides.

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Government officials allege the Houthis want to control hills overlooking the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and al-Makha port.

State-run media and regional reporting say fighting is continuing and civilians were hurt in a missile attack.

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Reporting broadly agrees that Yemen’s army says it has recaptured key terrain west of Taiz, and that clashes with Houthi fighters are still continuing. The accounts also agree that the fighting has been costly, with deaths reported on both sides.

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What remains unclear is the full extent of the territorial shift and the lasting control of the area, since the fighting is still ongoing. The casualty toll and the impact of the missile attack may also change as more reporting comes in.

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Yemen’s military reports recapturing strategically important territory west of Taiz, while clashes with Houthis continue. The account ties the fighting to a Houthi offensive that started on Thursday along the Red Sea coast. It also says military, medical, and media sources report dozens killed on both sides. Government officials allege the Houthis are seeking control of hills near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and al-Makha port.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Al Jazeera
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Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue

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Yemen's military reports recapturing strategically important territory in the Jabal Habashi district west of Taiz city following heavy clashes with Houthi fighters. According to various military, medical, and media sources, dozens of people have been killed on both sides since the Houthi offensive began on Thursday along the Red Sea coast. Government officials allege that the Houthi movement aims to control hills overlooking the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and al-Makha port. Meanwhile, state-run media and regional reporting highlight ongoing fighting and civilian casualties from a missile attack.