Intense clashes erupted over a two‑day span as Yemen’s government troops and Houthi rebels exchanged heavy fire across contested frontlines, leaving dozens of combatants dead on both sides, according to local sources. The fighting, which intensified after a failed cease‑fire negotiation, saw artillery strikes and ground assaults in the strategic Saada and Marib provinces, prompting concerns about a broader escalation. Residents in nearby towns reported widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, while humanitarian agencies warned that the renewed violence could further hamper aid deliveries to an already desperate population. Officials from the United Nations and regional powers are urging both parties to return to dialogue, fearing that the surge in casualties could destabilize an already fragile peace process.
Two days of fighting between government forces and Houthi fighters has left dozens dead on both sides, sources say.
