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AFP: The Houthis intensify their attacks on Marib, and 111 people have been killed since Thursday

English - Sunday 27 June 2021 الساعة 07:25 pm

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Aden, NewsYemen:

Battles between government forces and the Houthis near the strategic city of Marib resulted in 111 deaths between Thursday and Sunday morning, after the Houthis launched intense attacks that did not lead to a breakthrough, according to AFP, citing military sources.

The agency quoted government officials as saying that since Thursday, the Houthis launched intensive attacks from the north, south and west, but without being able to penetrate the defenses of the government forces backed by air cover from the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia.

An official in the legitimate forces stated that "these areas witnessed fierce fighting amid mutual artillery shelling and intense coalition air raids."

According to AFP, the battles resulted in the deaths of 29 government forces and 82 Houthis from Thursday until Sunday morning.  Two other officials confirmed the toll.

The Houthi militia escalated its military attacks to advance towards the city of Marib, in an effort to complete control of the oil province.