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Conflicts in Yemen claim over 120 lives since Thursday

Since the onset of the Houthi offensive, more than 120 people have died in clashes in Yemen, according to military and medical sources.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Since Thursday, over 120 people have died in clashes in Yemen between government forces and Houthi rebels. This information was provided by military and medical sources, as reported by the Agence France-Presse (AFP).

The fighting began following a ground offensive by the Houthis, backed by Iran, aimed at securing strategic positions near the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. This strait is considered a key point in the Red Sea, which increases the significance of military operations in the region.

Reports from several sources indicate that among the dead are both Houthi fighters and civilians. In the government-controlled city of Taiz, at least six civilians were killed due to a rocket attack on a bus, with more than seven people injured in that incident, according to data obtained by AFP.

The escalation of clashes in Yemen has intensified since July of last year when the country was once again ravaged by war. The humanitarian situation in the region remains critical, with ongoing human rights violations and the civilian population facing significant hardships.

In addition to the human losses, Saudi Arabia has sent reinforcements to assist government forces in containing the Houthi advance, which seeks to expand their territorial control. Saudi Arabia's military response has been driven by concerns over the impact of the situation on regional stability.

As ground operations intensify, the situation in Yemen remains tense, with new updates on the consequences of the clashes awaited. Government military sources have been closely monitoring the situation, reporting the continued displacement of fighting across various fronts.

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