Marib.. Violent battles after the Houthis took control of sites in Al-Kasara

English - Tuesday 31 August 2021 الساعة 05:32 pm
Marib, NewsYemen:

Military sources told NewsYemen that the Houthi militia took control of sites in the Al-Kasara front, west of Marib, after a large-scale attack on Monday.

The sources pointed out that a major attack was launched by the Houthis, during which they were able to control "Hamat Al-Dhiab" and "Al-Malbouda" and sites in "Dash Al-Haqn".

 Meanwhile, government forces, backed by tribesmen, launched a counterattack in an attempt to regain the positions that had fallen to the Houthis.

According to the sources, fierce battles are taking place between the two sides, on the same front, in which various heavy and medium weapons are used.


 On the "Rahba" front, south of Ma'rib governorate, Murad tribesmen repelled a major attack launched by the Houthi militia, in the district.

Tribal sources told NewsYemen that the Murad tribes broke a massive Houthi attack, after fierce battles, which resulted in deaths and injuries on both sides.

The sources indicated that about 15 fighters from the tribesmen were killed during the repulsion of the attack.

Yesterday, the government forces announced the killing of 23 Houthi militiamen and the wounding of others, in fierce battles in the Al-Kasara front, west of Marib Governorate.