Yemeni forces report advancing their presence in the strategic Jabal Habashi region, asserting greater control over its highest peak near Taiz. The move comes amid ongoing conflict in the southern governorate, where territorial disputes remain a key battleground. Military gains in mountainous areas often signal broader shifts in local influence, though independent verification of the claims has not been confirmed. The development underscores the persistent instability in Yemen’s civil war, where control over key terrain continues to shape the balance of power.
Yemeni forces claim they have tightened control over the highest peak in the Jabal Habashi district of Taiz.
