Yemeni forces recapture Houthi-held positions in western Taiz

Yemeni government forces have recaptured infiltrated positions in western Taiz and struck Houthi targets, while the rebels seized most of the Red Sea coast and press toward Marib.

• Yemeni armed forces announced they recaptured positions west of Taiz that Houthis had infiltrated and advanced toward Ghil Beni Omar.
• Military air strikes destroyed Houthi vehicles and a medium-weapons ammunition stockpile, killing at least 10 fighters, the Yemeni army said.
• The Houthis seized most of Yemen's Red Sea coast in the past week, including Mocha and Mayun Island.
• IOM reported more than 85,000 people have been displaced since early September, with over 2,000 fleeing to Djibouti.
• The Houthis claimed they launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's King Khalid airbase in response to Saudi air strikes.
• Yemeni government forces said 500 of their members were killed and 1,500 wounded in western coast battles from August 9 to September 10, accusing Iran of supporting the offensive.
• The Houthis reportedly intercepted communications of opposing military leaders, gaining intelligence that aided their advances toward the Bab al-Mandab strait.