2021-03-14 11:35:38 GMT2021-03-14 19:35:38(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
HAJJAH, Yemen, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Yemeni army backed by the Saudi-led coalition forces has begun a large-scale offensive in the frontline of Abs district, southwest of the northern Hajjah province, against the Houthi rebels.
The offensive comes after years of a political and military stalemate during the six years of deadly civil war.
As the tanks were moving and firing, the army soldiers were advancing along an asphalt road towards the southern tip of Abs.
Houthi fighters responded with heavy gunfire and artillery shelling from sandy hills and green farms, showing fierce resistance.