Yemeni government forces step up airstrikes on Houthi targets across Taiz, Sanaa and Saada

Yemeni government forces have intensified airstrikes against Houthi positions in Taiz and have launched strikes on the capital Sanaa and Saada.

• Government forces announced 20 airstrikes on Houthi positions in Taiz and strikes on high-value targets in Sanaa and Saada.
• Government forces recaptured the Dar al-Raha area in southern Taiz after clashes with Houthi fighters.
• Government spokesman Majid al-Nuzaili said the strikes hit Houthi gatherings, vehicles and military equipment in several Taiz districts.
• Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the coalition intercepted a ballistic missile Houthis fired toward the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait.
• Government forces said they carried out 474 strikes and targeting operations against Houthi positions and reinforcements in the past 24 hours.