Houthi forces advance in Taiz and capture Al Turbah

According to reports, the western front of Taiz collapsed as Houthi forces overran PLC forces and broke the first line of defense. The advance led to the capture of Al Turbah and the operational severance of supply lines to and from Taiz.

Reports of the advance on Jabal Racin began circulating yesterday, followed by reports of Houthi advances along the Al Turbah axis this morning. The situation has left Taiz operationally isolated, while the southern government reportedly declared a new phase of the war with a new offensive.