Yemen – Dozens of deaths and injuries in military operation by government forces north of Hajjah

Mustaba District – Northern Hajjah Governorate – Yemen 21/02/2019

Ten Houthis were killed and dozens were injured in a military operation by the Yemeni government forces in Mustaba district north of Hajjah governorate. These battles are aimed at putting pressure on Houthis who sent heavy reinforcements to Hajur region. Sources from the tribe mentioned that government forces based in Muthalith Ahim north of Hajjah governorate launched today their first attack since the clashes in Hajur region between Houthis and Hajur citizens started.