Yemeni forces release video of missile attack on Saudi-backed fighters in Taiz

The Yemeni Ansarullah-led government's forces have released a video showing their attack on a gathering of Saudi-backed mercenaries in Taiz with a ballistic missile on Sunday.

The video, published by the forces, depicts the moment of the missile strike on the gathering, which was reported to have taken place in the Taiz province. The attack is part of the ongoing conflict between the Ansarullah movement, also known as the Houthis, and the Saudi-backed forces loyal to the exiled government.

According to the report by Mehr News Agency, the video was released on September 6, 2021, and shows the attack that occurred on the same day. The footage is said to have been provided by the Yemeni forces, who have been engaged in a prolonged war against the Saudi-led coalition and its local allies.

The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014, when the Houthi movement took control of the capital Sanaa. In 2015, a Saudi-led coalition intervened in support of the internationally recognized government, leading to a devastating war that has caused a humanitarian crisis. The Ansarullah-led government, which controls much of the country's north, has frequently used ballistic missiles and drones in attacks on Saudi Arabia and on Saudi-backed forces within Yemen.

This latest attack in Taiz is part of the ongoing military operations by the Yemeni forces. The video release serves as a demonstration of their capabilities and a message to their adversaries. The exact details of the attack, including the number of casualties, were not provided in the report.

The war in Yemen has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and has left millions on the brink of famine. International efforts to broker a ceasefire have so far been unsuccessful, with both sides continuing to engage in hostilities. The release of this video underscores the continued intensity of the conflict in the region.

According to Mehr News Agency, the Yemeni forces' attack on the Saudi-backed mercenaries in Taiz was carried out with a ballistic missile. The report added that the video was released to document the operation. The agency did not provide further details on the aftermath of the attack or any official statements from the parties involved.