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Yemeni forces, Houthis exchange attacks, claim to inflict heavy losses

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Fighting continues in Yemen, with both the internationally recognized government forces and the Houthi rebels claiming to have inflicted significant casualties on the opposing side. The conflict is ongoing amid regional tensions, with the Saudi-backed government conducting counteroffensives while the Houthis continue to launch attacks against Saudi Arabia and government positions.

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  • Government forces claim to have killed or wounded approximately 190 Houthi fighters using a combination of air strikes, drone attacks, and artillery fire.
  • The Houthis countered by claiming to have killed and wounded a large number of government-aligned fighters in attacks on several governorates.
  • The conflict is part of a larger regional dynamic, exacerbated by the ongoing war between the United States and Israel against Iran.
  • The Saudi-led coalition has intercepted multiple missiles fired by the Houthis toward Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh.
  • According to the WHO, the conflict has resulted in over 1,700 deaths and 7,959 injuries since August, displacing more than 300,000 people.

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Al Jazeera is a Qatar-based international news organisation. The English-language service runs a worldwide bureau network with notable coverage of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.