Commander of Taiz Northern Front: Rural Battles Are Wearing Down Houthi Terrorist Militia
September Net
Colonel Nabil Al-Adimi, commander of the northern front in Taiz Governorate, said the Yemeni Armed Forces, backed by the Popular Resistance, continue fighting to defend the republic, inflicting daily losses on the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia in personnel and equipment.
Speaking to September Net, Al-Adimi explained that fighting across rural Taiz, particularly on the western and northwestern fronts, has evolved beyond conventional defensive operations into a sustained war of attrition. This strategy is increasing pressure on the militia and thwarting its attempts to reinforce positions or regroup during lulls in the fighting. He affirmed that forces of Taiz Military Axis remain fully combat-ready, relying on initiative and preemptive action to disrupt the militia’s plans.
He stressed that every inch of these fronts remains under the full fire control of the Armed Forces, describing the western and northern fronts as the strategic depth of the campaign to wear down the Houthi militia. He also highlighted the high level of operational coordination among the various fronts and said the forces continue fighting to reopen the city’s main lifeline.
Al-Adimi noted that the fighters are using the rugged mountainous terrain to their defensive and offensive advantage, drawing on their field experience and employing flexible tactics to anticipate militia movements, exploit weak points, minimize their own losses and inflict greater casualties on the enemy. He added that the militia’s trenches and fortifications would not protect it, as the fighters remain vigilant and ready to firmly repel any infiltration attempts.
Regarding attacks on civilians, he said the rules of engagement are clear and decisive toward any shelling of villages and populated areas or targeting of civilians with artillery and drones. Any such violation is met with precise and forceful fire targeting the sources of fire, stressing that protecting civilian lives is a red line.
He praised the residents of western and northern rural Taiz for their continued support of the frontlines, describing the popular support system and solidarity between citizens and military and security institutions as essential to strengthening the Armed Forces’ performance and the governorate’s resilience against the war machine of the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia.
On the humanitarian situation, Al-Adimi highlighted the suffering of women and children exposed to sniper fire and militia attacks. He called on the international community and UN organizations to fulfill their responsibilities and take action over violations against civilians. He pointed out that such silence and turning a blind eye to these violations are a disgrace to humanity, calling for serious and responsible action to hold the militias accountable for their crimes against humanity.
Concluding his remarks, Al-Adimi called for national unity and greater public support for the Armed Forces and security institutions. He assured Taiz residents that their lives and safety remain a trust in the hands of the fighters, who will continue carrying out their duty until the governorate’s suffering ends. He said the militia is living its final days, stressing that a decisive outcome is not merely a wish but a practical path shaped by the fighters’ determination, readiness and sacrifices, and affirming that dawn will inevitably come through their steadfastness.