Houthi attacks kill five in Taiz, strike hospital; civilian toll rises
Houthi forces killed at least five civilians and wounded over a dozen in Taiz over 24 hours, with a separate attack damaging a hospital and injuring one. The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms and state-run Saba report the incidents, though details remain unverified. This continues the ongoing conflict pattern, but targeting a medical facility marks a notable escalation in civilian infrastructure attacks.
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Yemen: Taiz Conflict Escalates with Houthi Offensive and Government Strikes
The conflict in Taiz, Yemen, is escalating with Houthi forces reportedly advancing on the city and engaging in clashes on the Al-Shaqab front. Yemeni government forces have responded with airstrikes on Houthi positions following confirmed civilian casualties and an alleged hospital attack. The overall situation indicates a breakdown of the fragile ceasefire.