More than 80 killed in Yemen clashes as fighting intensifies near strategic strait
Most outlets reported the death toll as 81, citing military and medical sources, and noted the fighting is centered on clashes between Yemen’s Houthis and government forces. Several also highlighted the rebels’ push toward territory bordering the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, with some framing this as a key development. While most described the conflict in neutral terms, one outlet briefly mentioned the strait’s location as the Red Sea’s chokepoint, and another included the phrase “intensifying near the Bab al-Mandeb strait” without further elaboration.
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Houthi bid to seize gateway to Red Sea leaves 120 dead
SANAA: A major offensive by Yemen’s Houthis to seize control of the gateway to the Red Sea has left more than 120 people dead, sources told AFP Friday, the country’s deadliest clashes in years. Fighting erupted on Thursday, after the Iran-backed Houthis launched a ground assault along with rocket and drone attacks near coastal areas, vying for control of the narrow Bab al-Mandab strait at the R...
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Yemen clashes leave 81 dead as Houthis advance
At least 81 people have died in fresh clashes between Yemen’s Houthis and government forces. The fighting is intensifying near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The strategic waterway links the Red Sea with the Indian Ocean. The violence began on Thursday after Houthi forces launched a ground offensive. They also used rockets and drones against positions […]
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81 dead in Yemen clashes as Houthis push towards key strait: sources
Clashes between Yemen’s Houthis and government forces have killed 81, military and medical sources said on Friday, as the rebels push towards territory bordering a chokepoint in the strategic Red Sea. Fighting erupted on Thursday, after the Houthis launched a ground assault along with rocket and drone attacks near coastal areas, vying for control of the narrow Bab al-Mandeb strait at the Red Se...
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81 dead as Yemen's Houthis push towards key strait
Clashes between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces have killed 81, military and medical sources said on Friday, as the Iran-backed rebels push towards territory bordering a chokepoint in the strategic Red Sea.
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More than 80 killed in Yemen clashes since Thursday: sources
Military official on the Red Sea coast reported 24 men killed, while another in Taiz area said 15 killed
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