Intensified clashes across fronts south of Taiz, including Sabir al-Mawadim, coincide with widespread air strikes reported across Sanaa, Mocha, and eight other governorates. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that time is running out to assist roughly 800,000 residents trapped inside the besieged city. With a crucial southern road heavily damaged, relief convoys are now forced to navigate perilous, narrow mountain passages. Meanwhile, normal operations have resumed at Aden international airport following a temporary closure triggered by a nearby missile strike.
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Approximately 800,000 people trapped inside Taiz face an imminent humanitarian catastroph…: Approximately 800,000 people trapped inside Taiz face an imminent humanitarian catastrophe as emergency access deteriorates.
Fighting escalated after recent Houthi advances along the Red Sea coast prompted a govern…: Fighting escalated after recent Houthi advances along the Red Sea coast prompted a government counteroffensive and expanded air strikes.
The United Nations has demanded that all warring parties respect international law and pr…: The United Nations has demanded that all warring parties respect international law and protect civilian aid corridors.
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