Heavy fighting has been reported in the Taiz governorate of Yemen, specifically centered around the al-Waziyah district and the al-Dharifah intersection. According to reports citing Yemeni government military sources, the conflict involved direct ground engagements between government troops and Houthi fighters.

Government military officials have stated that the clashes resulted in approximately 30 Houthi fighters killed and 60 wounded. In addition to the ground combat, government forces reported conducting a series of airstrikes targeting Houthi positions. These strikes were concentrated in the areas surrounding al-Dhikra Junction, as well as the al-Damna and al-Rahida regions.

While these reports provide a government-aligned account of the tactical situation and casualty figures, there has been no immediate response or confirmation from Houthi representatives regarding the engagement or the reported losses. The situation in Taiz remains volatile, as the region has long been a focal point of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, with control over key intersections and districts frequently shifting between the warring parties.