Houthi forces launch offensive along the administrative borders of Lahj and neighbouring Taiz provinces
\n Lahj
\nIntense fighting broke out on Saturday between Houthi militants and pro-government forces in Yemen\u2019s southern province of Lahj, according to a military official who spoke to Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
\nThe clashes erupted when Houthi forces launched an offensive to seize strategic mountainous positions along the administrative borders of Lahj and neighboring Taiz provinces.
\nThe hours-long battle saw the use of heavy weaponry, the official said.
\nIn the fierce confrontations, two soldiers were killed and five others wounded, but the Houthi fighters were unable to capture new territory.
\nHowever, the militants managed to establish military positions near the contact lines between the two sides, signaling a possible escalation in the area.
\nThe renewed hostilities have caused concern among local residents, with media outlets reporting that many families in the affected areas have fled their homes.
\nThe intensifying violence has raised fears of worsening humanitarian conditions in a region already plagued by conflict.
\nThis latest bout of violence follows a series of smaller skirmishes in the same area last week, which also resulted in casualties.
\nYemen has been gripped by civil war since late 2014 when Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, seized control of several northern provinces, including the capital Sanaa, forcing the internationally recognised government to flee.
\nSince then, the conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives and created one of the world\u2019s worst humanitarian crises.
\nDespite numerous attempts at peace talks, the fighting shows no signs of abating, with both sides continuing to engage in violent confrontations across the country.
\nThe recent clashes in Lahj mark another chapter in the ongoing conflict, underscoring the fragile nature of Yemen\u2019s security situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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