Yemen's Houthi Rebels Block Key Supply Route to Taiz City
Summary
Houthi rebels have blocked the main supply road between Taiz and Aden after capturing the Al-Sufia area, tightening the siege around Taiz city. Heavy fighting continues in one of the key fronts of Yemen's civil war.
Key Points
- Houthi rebels blocked the important supply route linking Taiz city with Aden after capturing the Al-Sufia area and the local police station.
- The road closure has further surrounded Taiz from the north, east and west, while fighting continues in the area.
- The attack follows days of heavy clashes around Taiz amid a renewed surge in Yemen's civil war.
- Yemen remains in a major humanitarian crisis, and the broader conflict has also affected Red Sea and regional energy routes.
