Sana’a forces foil infiltration attempt of coalition’s troops in Taiz

TAIZ, Aug. 17 (YPA) – Sana’a forces foiled, on Thursday, a new incursion attempt by coalition forces in Maqbna front in the province of Taiz in southern Yemen, local sources told Yemen Press Agency.

The sources said that elements of the coalition forces tried to advance from their sites in al-Ahtub towards Sana’a forces in al-Barah area, but Sana’a troops managed to thwart the attempt carried out by the coalition forces under the cover of artillery shelling.

Last hours witnessed violent confrontations between both sides in al-Barah area of Maqbna district, which led to deaths and injuries from both sides.