yemen s port city of data military officials say that the u.s. backed saudi led coalition has launched airstrikes at a ground assault on rebel held positions in the city the u.n. says that the port city is vital to keep aid flowing into the country the world food program now planning to double its food assistance to avert mass starvation but the fighting shows no sign of abating. on the outskirts of had a yemeni fight says fire towards who s the rebel positions. they make up some of the forces loyal to the exiled government they re supported by the u.s. backed saudi led coalition has launched a fierce assaut to recapture this key port city which has been in rebel hands for four years. to see fighters who were backed by