BBC Yemen Update, page-560

Yemeni military begin operation on Hodeidah
Saudi-led coalition is supporting the effort


Published: 07:09 June 13, 2018
Reuters

Yemeni military begin operation on port city of Hodeidah with the support of the Saudi-led coalition, reports Al Arabiya TV.
Earlier, the Yemeni joint resistance increased its combat readiness and military reinforcements in preparation for the battle to liberate Hodeida.
According to a source at the Yemeni national resistance, a large number of troops had reached the outskirts of the Red Sea city of Hodeida.
The source had said: “Military tactics have been drawn to ensure civilian lives and infrastructure will be protected. Plans are underway to ensure the liberation of the city without civilian casualties.”