Yemeni Government Forces Say They Foiled Houthi Attack in Lahj, Carried Out Raids in Taiz

Yemeni government forces said Thursday they had repelled a large-scale Houthi attack in Lahj province.

The assault targeted the Tur al-Bahah front, according to the forces’ statement. No further details were provided on how the attack unfolded.

Government forces also said they had carried out six raids on positions in Taiz. The brief account did not specify the locations targeted or the outcome of those operations.

The announcement reported no casualty figures for either the fighting in Lahj or the raids in Taiz. The claims could not be independently verified from the information provided.