Scores of Houthi militants killed in clashes

Scores of Houthi militants killed in clashes
The Yemeni army protected areas in Dhale province from Houthi infiltration. (File/AFP)
Updated 10 July 2019
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Scores of Houthi militants killed in clashes

Scores of Houthi militants killed in clashes
  • The Houthi militants attacked areas in Dhale
  • The Yemeni army also clashed with the militants in Saada

DUBAI: The Yemeni army killed 20 Houthi militants during clashes in Dhale province, south of the country, Saudi national news agency SPA reported on Wednesday.

The militia were trying to infiltrate a district in Dhale when the Yemeni troops launched a counter attack, forcing them to flee.

A further 23 militants were killed in clashes with army forces in Saada province on Tuesday.

The army also liberated central roads in Baqam district in Saada.