Reuters: Fighting moves closer to center of Yemen's main port city
ADEN (Reuters) - Yemen’s Houthis deployed additional forces in the main port city of Hodeidah on Sunday as a Saudi-led military coalition moved closer to the city center in the largest offensive of the war, raising U.N. fears of a humanitarian catastrophe.
The alliance led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates launched its assault on the heavily defended Red Sea city on June 12 to try to weaken the Iran-aligned Houthi movement by cutting off a key supply line for the group which controls the capital Sanaa and most populated areas.
“There is a heavy deployment of armed Houthis in the city and new check points have been set up in neighborhoods where there are supporters of the Tehama brigades,” said one resident, referring to a Yemeni faction from the Red Sea coastal plain that is fighting with coalition forces.
Fierce clashes broke out after midnight near Hodeidah University, around 3 km (1.9 miles) west of the city center, on the coastal road linking the airport to the port, added the resident, who requested anonymity.
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More News On The Battle For The Yemen Port City Of Hodeidah
Fighting over Hudaida forces tens of thousands flee -- Al Jazeera
Houthis cut off main roads toward Hodeidah ports after heavy losses -- Al Arabiya
Yemen's Houthis indicate willingness to hand over port to U.N.: sources -- Reuters
Yemen war: UN offers deal to manage Hudaida's port -- Al Jazeera
Civil war leaves Yemen's port city of Aden a bombed-out husk -- Los Angeles Times
Media to be granted more access to Yemen war under new Arab Coalition strategy -- The National
