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Aden: Yemeni government forces repelled several attacks by the Houthi group in the oil-rich province of Marib, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers and injuries to multiple others, according to a military official who spoke to Xinhua under condition of anonymity.
“Defensive operations were carried out by government forces across various combat zones in Marib as Houthi attacks intensified over the past 48 hours,” the official stated. They reported that government forces effectively repelled Houthi offensives on the Raghwan front in northern Marib, forcing the Houthis to pull back. The official added that the Houthis reportedly suffered losses in both personnel and equipment, though specifics were not provided.
The official accused the Houthis of continuing their aggressive actions, employing a range of weapons systems, including heavy artillery, Katyusha rockets, drones, and snipers.
The Houthi group has not yet replied to these military developments in Marib. This province, home to Yemen’s largest oil fields, has seen significant fighting in recent years, with Houthi forces gaining control of several peripheral areas. However, the intensity of conflict has notably decreased since a UN-brokered truce was implemented in April 2022, which lasted for six months.
Despite the ceasefire formally ending in October 2022, fighting has generally remained less intense across most frontlines. Ongoing efforts by international and regional mediators aim to restore the truce and seek a peaceful resolution to the prolonged conflict.
