Yemen clashes intensify around Taiz as Houthis push into Lahij

Fighting has intensified between Yemeni government forces and Houthis across fronts in Taiz and Lahij, with government airstrikes and mutual shelling.

• The Yemeni army said its strikes killed or wounded 38 Houthi fighters, including a commander, and destroyed three vehicles in Taiz.
• Sources said Houthis seized Suq al-Rabu' in Al-Maqatirah district, Lahij, and advanced toward completing control of the district.
• Yemeni forces said they take seriously reports that Houthis used shells suspected of containing toxic substances, urging an investigation.
• Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree reported 116 airstrikes in 24 hours and about 3,600 since the escalation began.