
Yemeni government forces attacked Houthi positions in the Dhubab district, near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, launching an offensive to retake rebel-held territories.
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The Yemeni government and allied forces are fighting against the Houthi movement for control of strategic areas.
Yemeni government forces attacked Houthi positions in the Dhubab district, which dominates the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait: Reuters writes on the site. Yesterday the internationally recognized government launched an offensive to retake territory controlled by the Houthis.
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