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Unverified reports of heavy clashes between Houthis and Saudi-aligned forces in southern Yemen

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
Unverified reports of heavy clashes between Houthis and Saudi-aligned forces in southern Yemen

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TL;DR

Unverified reports from Yemen describe intense clashes underway in the country's south between Houthi forces and military units affiliated with Saudi Arabia. No details on casualties, specific locations, or the scope of the fighting have been released. The reports come from a single source and have not been independently confirmed.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Unverified reports circulating on Arab-world Telegram channels describe heavy clashes in southern Yemen between Houthi (Ansar Allah) forces and military units aligned with Saudi Arabia. The reports are attributed to a single channel, '301,' and have not been independently verified by additional sources. No information has emerged on the specific location of the fighting, the units involved, or casualties. Saudi Arabia has not issued an official statement, and there has been no confirmation from Houthi media. The Houthis have been engaged in a prolonged conflict with a Saudi-led coalition since 2015. This report appears to describe a significant escalation in ground fighting in the south, a region where Saudi-aligned forces have previously operated. The Zioneer has not published prior reporting on this specific incident.

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