Yemeni Government Forces Announce Capture of Mokha

Yemeni government forces announced on Monday that they had taken control of Mokha, a city in the western part of Taiz province.

The announcement followed fierce fighting between government troops and the Houthi group in the city.

Government forces said the battles ended with Mokha under their control. The summary of their announcement did not provide details about casualties or the extent of damage caused by the fighting.

The claim of control was not accompanied by a Houthi response in the information provided, leaving the group’s account of the situation unclear.