Yemen army advances in Houthi stronghold of Saada

A Yemeni fighter loyal to the Saudi-backed Yemeni president. (AFP)
  • The government forces were able to liberate a number of sites and cut the supply routes of militia leading to Jabal Mahjuba and the area of ​​Adayak

The Yemeni army on Friday made progress in Kataf district of Saada province, the main stronghold of the Houthi militia.

The government forces were able to liberate a number of sites and cut the supply routes of militia leading to Jabal Mahjuba and the area of ​​Adayak, according to the official website of the army.

“Today, the army has regained full control of Wadi Al-Atifin and a number of highlands surrounding it, following violent confrontations that resulted in the deaths of at least 30 members of the armed militia,” Brigadier Obeid Al-Athlah, was quoted as saying.

He added that the army had recovered a quantity of heavy weapons from the militia as well as various ammunition.

Meanwhile in other fronts, the army - backed by the Arab coalition forces – announced on Friday the liberation of positions in the outskirts of Hiran in the province of Hajjah, the media center of the armed forces said.