{
  "id": 8210767,
  "title": "Heavy clashes reported between Yemeni forces and Houthis in Taiz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/heavy-clashes-reported-between-yemeni-forces-and-houthis-in-taiz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T08:38:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/heavy-clashes-reported-between-yemeni-forces-and-houthis-taiz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Government forces and Houthi fighters engaged in heavy clashes in Taiz, Yemen, according to Al Jazeera. The fighting was concentrated in the al-Waziyah district near the al-Dharifah intersection.\n\nYemeni government sources reported that around 30 Houthi fighters were killed during the clashes, while 60 more were wounded. Additionally, air strikes were reported on Houthi positions in the al-Dhikra Junction, al-Damna, and al-Rahida areas.\n\nIn Mocha, government forces carried out raids targeting Houthi movements, reinforcements, and roads leading to the area. The aim was to cut off supply lines and prevent the Houthis from advancing towards the coast. The Yemeni army claimed to have repelled a Houthi assault on its positions in Kahbub after more than three hours of intense fighting. According to the army, the attack was pushed back three times, forcing the attackers to retreat.",
  "summary": "Heavy clashes reported between Yemeni forces and Houthis in Taiz Heavy clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters have been reported in Taiz governorate, particularly in the al-Waziyah district around the al-Dharifah intersection, Al Jazeera reported, quoting government military sources. Yemeni government forces have said that some 30 Houthi fighters were killed and another 60…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}