SANAA, 01 November 2021, (TON): The Arab military coalition in Yemen said that more than 218 Houthis were killed in airstrikes around Marib city, the internationally recognized government’s last northern bastion.

According to the coalition “Twenty-four military vehicles were destroyed” and more than 218 Houthis were killed in strikes in the past 72 hours in two districts.

In recent weeks, fighting has intensified around the city of Marib in the province of the same name.

The coalition has said it has killed some 2,000 Houthis around the city in almost daily strikes since Oct. 11.

The latest bombing was carried out in Al-Jawba, about 50 km south of Marib, and Al-Kassara, 30 km to the northwest.

The Houthis began a major push to seize Marib in February and, after a lull, renewed their offensive since September.

The airstrikes took place as at least 12 civilians, including children, were killed in a car bomb blast near the airport of Aden.

An official said “twelve civilians were killed in an explosion” in the vicinity of Aden airport and “there are also serious injuries.”