Yemen army recaptures hills in Taiz as clashes continue
By The BriefBrief
Yemen’s army says it recaptured al-Khazan and al-Makahna hills in Jabal Habashi district west of Taiz. Heavy clashes between government forces and Houthi fighters continued for a second day in western Taiz and southern Hodeidah after a broad offensive began on Thursday, with dozens reported killed on both sides.
WHO:Yemen’s army; Houthi fighters
WHAT:Yemen’s army says it recaptured al-Khazan and al-Makahna hills as clashes with Houthi fighters continued in western Taiz and southern Hodeidah.
WHEN:Sep 4, 2026
WHERE:Taiz and Hodeidah governorates, Yemen
WHY:The fighting continued after Houthi fighters launched a broad offensive along front lines on the Red Sea coast.
