Yemen rebel attack kills 12 soldiers south of Hodeida 

Dozens of combatants have been killed since the offensive began on Wednesday and the United Nations has voiced concern for the vital aid shipments that pass through the city's docks.

Published: 15th June 2018 04:17 PM  |   Last Updated: 15th June 2018 04:17 PM   |  A+A-

By PTI

AL DURAIHMI: A Yemeni rebel attack killed 12 pro-government soldiers south of the battleground Red Sea port city of Hodeida today, military and medical sources said.

The rebels launched the attack on the coast road from the government-held ports of Khokha and Mokha along which Saudi-backed troops advanced on Hodeida earlier this week, the military source said.

Dozens of combatants have been killed since the offensive began on Wednesday and the United Nations has voiced concern for the vital aid shipments that pass through the city's docks.

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