Dozens of Iran-backed Houthi militia were killed and injured on Saturday as the national army forces defeated their attack in the north of Al-Dhale province, south of the country.

The rebel militia tried to make advance in Murais area in Qatabah district, but the army forces prevented the attempt and forced the militiamen to flee and retreat after killing and wounding scores of them.

The bodies of the killed militiamen still scattered at the fighting zones.