Yemeni government forces have responded to a Houthi offensive in the Maqbana and Al-Kadha regions, aiming to secure the road between Taiz and the port of Mocha. The clashes have resulted in significant losses among the Houthis, with no specifics on the exact numbers. This military escalation is one of the most pronounced since the 2022 ceasefire, with intensified ground and air attacks in the west of the country.