Monday, June 11, 2018

Heavy Fighting Being Reported On Yemen's West Coast. Vital Aid Supply Route Threatened



Arab News: Heavy fighting on Yemen’s west coast kills 250 Houthi militants

250 Houthi militiants killed on Yemen western coast among them 20 leading military commanders.
The fighting has escalated as government forces close in on the Houthi held Red Sea port of Hodeidah.

SANAA: Heavy fighting in Yemen between pro-government forces and Iran backed Houthi militia left more than 250 Houthi militants killed, among them 20 senior field commanders.

Yemeni defense sources quoted by Saudi Press Agency said that heavy fighting on Yemen western coast line south of Hodeidah port killed 250 Houthi militants. The defense source added that 140 Iran backed Houthi militiamen were captured by the advancing units of the Yemeni army supported by the Saudi led Arab coalition airforce.

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WNU Editor: It appears that in this new offensive the Saudi coalition's ultimate objective is this .... The battle for Hodeida: Saudis plan to pull the plug on Yemen's life support (Middle East Eye)

More News On The Yemen War

Heavy fighting on Yemen’s west coast kills hundreds -- AP
More than 250 Houthis killed in Yemen in past week, army says -- The National
Yemen’s army advances towards Hodeidah -- Arab News
Saudi Arabia says another Houthi missile intercepted -- Daily Sabah/AFP
Fears grow of imminent attack on main humanitarian port in Yemen -- CNN

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