Confrontations between Sanaa forces, coalition factions expand on western coast
HODEIDA, Nov. 23 (YPA) – The military confrontations between the Salvation Government forces and the armed factions of the Saudi-led coalition forces expanded Tuesday on many fronts of the West Coast.
Local sources in Hodeida province told Yemen Press Agency that Sanaa forces repelled three large-scale advances of the coalition forces at Hays-Alodein junction, and an attempt to advance towards the outskirts of Al-Jarrahi district, south of the province, which has witnessed a fragile ceasefire agreement under the auspices of the United Nations since December 18, 2018.
Sanaa forces also repelled a third attempt by the coalition forces to advance towards Jabal Ras area, the sources added.
According to the sources, the coalition forces incurred heavy losses in life and equipment during confrontations of the past two, as more than 300 of their soldiers were killed and 10 military vehicles were destroyed.
Fierce confrontations continue for the third consecutive day between the Sanaa forces and the coalition forces backed by warplanes on the outskirts of Hays district.
YPA