Eight soldiers serving with the Yemeni government forces were killed during a battle in the southern province of Lahj, according to a statement released by the Tur al-Bahah Military Axis. The military body confirmed the casualties occurred on the Maqatirah front, though they provided limited information regarding the specific circumstances of the engagement.

This report of government losses follows a separate claim by government forces that they successfully killed 12 Houthi fighters in the Maqdaa area of Al-Aqroud, located in southern Taiz. The ongoing conflict in Yemen continues to see localized skirmishes between government-aligned troops and Houthi rebels, with both sides frequently reporting tactical successes and casualties. As of now, Houthi officials have not issued a public response or counter-statement regarding the specific events in Lahj or the reported losses in Taiz. The lack of independent verification from the front lines makes it difficult to assess the full scope of the recent escalation in these provinces.