Yemeni forces are trying to reverse Houthi gains, aided by heavier air power and renewed international support.


Abubakr Al-Shamahi is an editor at aljazeera.com.
Yemeni forces are trying to reverse Houthi gains, aided by heavier air power and renewed international support.

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