Commander of Saudi-backed militias killed in Taiz

TAIZ, Feb. 4 (YPA) – A senior commander loyal to Saudi-led coalition was killed in clashes with the Yemeni army in the southwestern province of Taiz on Sunday, an army official said. 

Badr al-Deen al-Yafiee was killed in the army attack on Kampateen hill in Osayfirah area.

Heavy fighting in the area has raged on over the past two days, inflicting heavy losses on the militias, said the official.

Sameera Hassn