Yemeni Government Forces Announce Capture of Mokha

Yemeni government forces said Monday they had taken control of the city of Mokha in the western part of Taiz governorate.

The announcement followed fierce battles between government troops and Houthi forces in the city.

The brief statement did not provide details of the fighting or say whether clashes were continuing after the reported takeover.

No casualty figures were given, and the announcement did not describe conditions for civilians in Mokha.