A statement from the Yemeni Security Belt forces, a UAE-backed part of
the Army, claims to have “liberated” the city of Qatabah, in the Dhalea
Province. This capped off an offensive launched Friday against the
contested city, claiming “dozens” of Houthis killed.
Dhalea is deep within the territory generally held by pro-Saudi and
pro-UAE forces, but the Houthis managed to reclaim a foothold in the
area in recent months. This has led to heavy fighting over the past
several weeks.
Though the government has claimed huge casualties among Houthi fighters
several times around Dhalea, this is the first time substantial
territory was taken back from them in weeks of fighting. This has
impacted a large number of civilians, with many fleeing the area.
Though there have been expressions of hope about the peace process in
some parts of Yemen, territory like Dhalea has seen fighting rage
throughout the last few months with no signs of slowing down.
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