Government and Houthi forces exchange heavy fire, 54 soldiers and 63 rebels killed

Over a four‑day period, government troops and Houthi insurgents have exchanged heavy fire on Yemen's western front, causing 117 deaths. Senior medical sources confirm 54 army personnel and 63 rebel fighters have been killed. Air strikes on Friday targeted Houthi positions to support the ground offensive near Bab al‑Mandeb.