Yemen army claims 1,540 Houthi casualties in 24 hours

Yemen's internationally recognised government says it killed or wounded 1,540 Houthi fighters in nearly 500 operations over 24 hours, most in Taiz, halting a Houthi advance. Government forces also closed the al-Houban crossing linking Houthi-held territory to Taiz city, citing security concerns after an infiltration attempt. Fighting has escalated since a 2022 truce collapsed in July.