Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the southwest escalates, with the death toll passing 300, according to multiple reports. Hundreds of families flee their homes amid continued clashes as people try to avoid missile attacks and other strikes.
Separately reported figures from both sides describe losses over a roughly 12-hour period. Two officials from the Saudi-backed government forces say 84 troops are killed between midday Saturday and early Sunday, mostly from missile attacks. Houthi military sources say 57 rebel fighters are killed in the same timeframe.
Outlets also place the renewed fighting in a broader context. The clashes are described as the deadliest flare-up since a July ceasefire collapses, and they focus on control linked to a Red Sea gateway. While outlets agree on the scale of casualties and civilian displacement, they rely on different sources for casualty breakdowns and emphasize different aspects of the wider strategic setting.
