Inside Yemen's Front-Line City: Houthis Battle for Control of Taiz

Saudi-backed pro-government forces are battling to push back Houthi fighters in the city of Taiz, Yemen. The fighters swept down the coast of the Red Sea last month, taking control of a key shipping chokepoint and escalating Yemen's civil war. Their advance towards Taiz has seen the Houthis cut vital supply routes linking the city with Aden, the interim capital of the Yemeni government. The BBC travelled to the front line of Taiz to see the fighting up close. The report provides a rare glimpse into the daily realities of the conflict, showing the determination of pro-government forces and the toll on civilians. The Houthis' strategic gains have raised concerns about the humanitarian situation, with supplies of food and medicine becoming increasingly scarce. The city of Taiz, once a bustling urban center, now bears the scars of war, with damaged infrastructure and displaced families. The battle for Taiz is seen as a crucial test for the Saudi-led coalition, which has been supporting the Yemeni government since 2015. The outcome could determine the future of the conflict and the stability of the region. As fighting continues, international calls for a ceasefire and peace negotiations have so far yielded little progress, leaving millions of Yemenis in limbo.