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"Entry without return": Yemen's deputy defence minister reveals moves to besiege Houthis in Taiz

Taiz, Yemen ·

Lieutenant General Samir al-Sabri said government forces have moved from defence to offence in Taiz. He outlined six steps for managing the battle and a plan to encircle Houthi forces that have advanced toward the city.

Taiz, in south-western Yemen, has been a major front between Houthi forces and government-aligned troops since fighting escalated in Yemen in 2015.

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