Fighting between Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces has intensified, with pro-government forces vowing to take the capital Sanaa and Saudi Arabia promising retaliation after Houthi strikes injured 73 people.
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Key facts
- Battles are raging between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.
- Forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised government have vowed to seize the capital, Sanaa.
- Houthi strikes injured 73 people and disrupted energy facilities in southern cities.
- Saudi Arabia has promised firm retaliation.
Fighting in Yemen has escalated sharply, with battles raging between Houthi fighters and forces backed by Saudi Arabia, according to Al Jazeera.
Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government have vowed to seize the capital, Sanaa, Al Jazeera reported, signalling an intensification of the long-running conflict.
The escalation follows Houthi strikes that injured 73 people and disrupted energy facilities in southern cities, according to Al Jazeera.
In response to the strikes, Saudi Arabia has promised firm retaliation, Al Jazeera reported.
The reports point to a renewed and dangerous phase in the confrontation between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government, though the sources provide limited detail on the wider scale of the operations.
Why it matters
Yemen has endured years of conflict, and renewed fighting risks further civilian harm and disruption to energy infrastructure. An escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia could have broader regional consequences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest fighting in Yemen about?
According to Al Jazeera, battles are raging between Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised government, which has vowed to seize the capital, Sanaa.
How many people were injured in the Houthi strikes?
Al Jazeera reported that Houthi strikes injured 73 people and disrupted energy facilities in southern cities.
How has Saudi Arabia responded?
Saudi Arabia has promised firm retaliation following the Houthi strikes, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Yemen’s Saudi-backed forces strike Houthis on western coast
Al Jazeera: Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis.
- Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next?
Al Jazeera: Saudi Arabia promises firm retaliation after Houthi strikes injure 73 and disrupt energy facilities in southern cities.
- Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces
Al Jazeera: Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government vow to seize the capital Sanaa as battles rage.