ADEN, Jul 18 (NNN-YPA) – Nine Yemeni soldiers were killed by the Houthis, during the past 48 hours, a military official said, accusing the militia of breaching the ceasefire.
“The Houthi militia breached the ceasefire, brokered by the United Nations, and launched a number of attacks against the government-controlled sites in Yemen,” the local military source said, on condition of anonymity.
The attacks involved scores of attacks using explosive-laden drones and artillery shells in various regions, he added.
The source confirmed that the Houthi ceasefire breaches, left nine members of the government forces killed and several others injured.
The Houthis have yet to comment on the attacks.
Since Apr 2, the warring parties have been abiding by a nationwide ceasefire. Although the truce has largely been upheld, the internationally recognised government and the Houthi group, frequently trade accusations of violations.
The latest Houthi attacks coincided with the reports of Saudi Arabia suggesting a further extension of the UN-brokered truce in Yemen, which was already extended until Aug 2.
In response to U.S. President Joe Biden’s trip to the region, the Houthi militia, backed by Iran, declared they would not consent to an extension of the seven-year war’s ceasefire.
The Houthi ruling political council said in a statement, issued on Saturday that, they “reject any outcome for the American president’s visit to the region, related to the sovereignty, security and stability of Yemen.”
