Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthis) have severed the Taiz–Al-Mukha link after capturing Al-Kadha in southeastern Yemen. Ansar Allah forces are advancing toward Al-Barih and attempting to encircle Taiz City while pushing west toward Al-Mukha, around 37 km away. Their current objective is to seize Jabal Habashi, which would give them fire control over the remaining roads into Taiz. In the direction of Al-Khukhah, fierce fighting is ongoing around the strategic town of Hays, a key road junction.