Yemen: 78 die in battles between Houthi rebels, military


(MENAFN) Security officials declared that over 78 people have died in the past 24 hours in tensed clashes between Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces on Yemen's western coast.

The fight, which injured many more and damaged over 50 military vehicles, took place in the al-Fazah area of Tahita coastal district, nearly 80km south of the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.

Al-Soufi posted on social media: "It began with an ambush by Houthi rebels against Abu Haron Battalion of al-Amalikah (Giant) Brigade, followed by an all-out offensive on the forces stationed in the al-Fazah area,".

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